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iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF
HYGH performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.19% | +1.77% | +4.65% | +7.07% | +29.69% | +40.74% |
| Flows | +$30M | +$104M | +$186M | +$194M | +$479M | +$503M |
Characteristics
The iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF is built to track the BlackRock Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond 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 | Other Strategies |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 1325 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 24, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,325
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.90% | +3.10% | +4.42% | +6.58% |
Max drawdown | -0.56% | -1.50% | -5.55% | -8.13% |
Max drawdown duration | 10d | 70d | 78d | 252d |
Time to recover | 7d | 4d | 32d | 161d |
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 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 HYGH?
HYGH is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does HYGH track?
HYGH tracks the BlackRock Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does HYGH invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Alternatives.
What is the expense ratio of HYGH?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HYGH is 1.12%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HYGH launched?
HYGH was launched on May 24, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HYGH?
HYGH is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of HYGH?
As of August 28, 2026, HYGH manages $629.76 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HYGH performed recently?
As of August 28, 2026, HYGH delivered a return of 1.19% over the past month (1M performance), 1.77% over the past three months (3M), and 4.65% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HYGH?
As of August 28, 2026, HYGH has seen net flows of +$30M in the past month (1M flow) and +$186M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HYGH pay dividends?
As of August 28, 2026, HYGH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.46%.
How many holdings are in HYGH
As of July 31, 2026, HYGH holds 1325 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is HYGH?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGH holds 1325 securities, with 10.04% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HYGH?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGH holds a portfolio of 1325 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD and Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does HYGH invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGH has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does HYGH focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGH is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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