NUHYvsHYLBETF Comparison
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Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NUHY) and Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYLB) belong to the same industry segment: US Corporate HY Bonds. NUHY's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, HYLB's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. NUHY is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.05% for HYLB. NUHY is down -0.22% year-to-date (YTD) with +$4M in YTD flows. HYLB performs better with 0.76% YTD performance, and -$506M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NUHY and HYLB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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NUHY vs HYLB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NUHY HYLB | +0.14%+0.57% | -2.35%-1.43% | -0.22%+0.76% | +1.16%+2.08% | +24.40%+25.60% | +15.39%+19.08% |
| Flows | NUHY HYLB | +$502K+$159M | +$5M-$33M | +$4M-$506M | +$17M-$421M | +$13M+$260M | +$26M-$2.77B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | NUHY HYLB | +3.88%+3.35% | +3.34%+2.85% | +3.58%+3.29% | +5.35%+5.19% |
| Max drawdown | NUHY HYLB | -3.64%-2.96% | -3.64%-2.96% | -3.64%-3.68% | -16.20%-15.02% |
| Max drawdown duration | NUHY HYLB | 76d76d | 76d76d | 76d68d | 857d728d |
Trading data
NUHY | HYLB | |
Last sale 11/13/2026 at 2:30 PM | $20.28 | $35.05 |
| Previous close 11/11/2026 | $20.31 | $35.08 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/13/2026 at 2:30 PM
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NUHY | HYLB | |
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| Last price | $20.28 | $35.05 |
| 1D performance | -0.15% | -0.09% |
| AuM | $111.34 M | $3.37 B |
| E/R | 0.3% | 0.05% |
Characteristics
NUHY | HYLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Nuveen | Xtrackers by DWS |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg MSCI US High Yield Very Liquid ESG Select Index | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index |
| N° of holdings | 378 | 1248 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 24, 2019 | December 6, 2016 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
NUHY
USA
84.48%
Other
15.52%
HYLB
USA
85.84%
Other
14.16%
Sectors
NUHY
Finance
18.58%
Industrials
12.98%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.62%
Energy
8.44%
Technology
8.19%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.12%
Other
35.06%
HYLB
Finance
17.65%
Consumer Services
13.13%
Industrials
10.19%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.88%
Energy
8.83%
Business Services
7.86%
Other
33.47%
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Diversification
NUHY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
16.57%
HYLB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.12%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
NUHY
Avis Budget Car Rental, 8.375% 15jun2032, USD
1.90%
Clarios Global, 6.75% 15feb2030, USD
1.73%
Sabre GLBL, 11.125% 15jul2030, USD
1.69%
Sabre Financial Borrower, 11.125% 15jun2029, USD
1.32%
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1.25%
Hertz, 12.625% 15jul2029, USD
1.08%
NCL Corporation, 6.25% 15sep2033, USD
1.06%
Community Health Systems (CHS), 9.75% 15jan2034, USD
0.98%
NCL Corporation, 6.75% 1feb2032, USD
0.88%
Core & Main, 6% 1jul2034, USD
0.81%
goeasy, 9.25% 1dec2028, USD
0.81%
Celanese US Holdings, 7.7% 15nov2033, USD
0.78%
TransDigm, 6.125% 31jul2034, USD
0.78%
Level 3 Parent, 7% 31mar2034, USD
0.78%
Nexstar Media, 7.25% 15apr2034, USD
0.73%
HYLB
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.57%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.55%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.39%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.36%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.36%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.35%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.30%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.30%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.29%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.29%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.28%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 7.25% 1jul2033, USD
0.27%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.26%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.26%
Frequently asked questions about NUHY and HYLB
How have the NUHY and HYLB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of November 11, 2026, NUHY is down -0.22% year-to-date (YTD), while HYLB has returned 0.76%. That puts HYLB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NUHY or HYLB?
Year-to-date, the NUHY ETF saw +$4M in flows, compared to -$506M for HYLB.
Which ETF is more volatile: NUHY or HYLB?
Over the past year, NUHY had a volatility of 3.34%, while HYLB experienced 2.85%.
Which ETF is bigger: NUHY or HYLB?
As of November 11, 2026, NUHY holds $111.34 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYLB manages $3.37 B.
What sectors do the NUHY and HYLB ETFs invest in?
NUHY leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, HYLB focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the NUHY ETF and HYLB ETF?
NUHY top holdings include Avis Budget Car Rental, 8.375% 15jun2032, USD, Clarios Global, 6.75% 15feb2030, USD and Sabre GLBL, 11.125% 15jul2030, USD. HYLB holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: NUHY or HYLB?
NUHY holds 389 securities with 16.57% of its assets in the top 15. HYLB has 1278 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.12%.
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