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iShares US & Intl High Yield Corp Bond ETF
GHYG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.14% | -0.07% | +1.06% | +4.65% | +26.46% | +18.70% |
| Flows | -$4M | -$9M | +$5M | +$32M | +$51M | +$16M |
Characteristics
The iShares US & Intl High Yield Corp Bond ETF is built to track the Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 1718 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 3, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,718
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.05% | +3.34% | +4.05% | +5.62% |
Max drawdown | -1.06% | -3.25% | -3.80% | -19.68% |
Max drawdown duration | 33d | 136d | 117d | 994d |
Time to recover | 25d | 78d | 25d | 618d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GHYG?
GHYG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does GHYG track?
GHYG tracks the Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GHYG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of GHYG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GHYG is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GHYG launched?
GHYG was launched on April 3, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GHYG?
GHYG is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of GHYG?
As of July 17, 2026, GHYG manages $193.69 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GHYG performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, GHYG delivered a return of 0.14% over the past month (1M performance), -0.07% over the past three months (3M), and 1.06% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GHYG?
As of July 17, 2026, GHYG has seen net flows of -$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$5M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GHYG pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, GHYG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.28%.
How many holdings are in GHYG
As of May 31, 2026, GHYG holds 1718 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GHYG?
As of May 31, 2026, GHYG holds 1718 securities, with 3.65% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GHYG?
As of May 31, 2026, GHYG holds a portfolio of 1718 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, US58990CAA18 and US68288AAA51. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GHYG invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, GHYG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
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