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FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored Bond Index Fund ETF
HYGV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.32% | +1.66% | +3.13% | +5.45% | +26.87% | +18.91% |
| Flows | -$4M | -$18M | -$75M | -$148M | -$141M | +$811M |
Characteristics
The FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored Bond Index Fund ETF is built to track the Northern Trust High Yield Value-Scored US Corporate Bond 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 | FlexShares |
| N° of holdings | 987 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 17, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 987
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.22% | +2.81% | +3.64% | +5.11% |
Max drawdown | -0.60% | -2.52% | -4.70% | -16.74% |
Max drawdown duration | 18d | 62d | 91d | 866d |
Time to recover | 11d | 18d | 52d | 594d |
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 | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is HYGV?
HYGV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by FlexShares.
What index does HYGV track?
HYGV tracks the Northern Trust High Yield Value-Scored US Corporate Bond Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does HYGV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of HYGV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HYGV is 0.38%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HYGV launched?
HYGV was launched on July 17, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HYGV?
HYGV is issued by FlexShares.
What is the AUM of HYGV?
As of August 28, 2026, HYGV manages $1.08 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HYGV performed recently?
As of August 28, 2026, HYGV delivered a return of 1.32% over the past month (1M performance), 1.66% over the past three months (3M), and 3.13% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HYGV?
As of August 28, 2026, HYGV has seen net flows of -$4M in the past month (1M flow) and -$75M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HYGV pay dividends?
As of August 28, 2026, HYGV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.38%.
How many holdings are in HYGV
As of July 31, 2026, HYGV holds 987 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is HYGV?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGV holds 987 securities, with 10.31% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HYGV?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGV holds a portfolio of 987 underlyings, with its largest positions including Tenneco, 8% 17nov2028, USD, MPT Operating Partnership, 5% 15oct2027, USD and Carvana, 14% 1jun2031, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does HYGV invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does HYGV focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGV is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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