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iShares High Yield Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF
HYGW performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.91% | +1.47% | +3.39% | +6.10% | +18.03% | |
| Flows | - | +$4M | -$139M | -$106M | +$102M | - |
Characteristics
The iShares High Yield Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF is built to track the Cboe HYG BuyWrite Index NTR - 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 | Options 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 | August 19, 2022 |
| 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
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Countries
Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.57% | +2.95% | +3.72% | |
Max drawdown | -0.61% | -1.71% | -3.65% | |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 64d | 88d | N/A |
Time to recover | 12d | 29d | 52d | N/A |
Replication quality
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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 HYGW?
HYGW is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does HYGW track?
HYGW tracks the Cboe HYG BuyWrite Index NTR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does HYGW invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of HYGW?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HYGW is 0.69%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HYGW launched?
HYGW was launched on August 19, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HYGW?
HYGW is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of HYGW?
As of August 31, 2026, HYGW manages $112.33 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HYGW performed recently?
As of August 31, 2026, HYGW delivered a return of 0.91% over the past month (1M performance), 1.47% over the past three months (3M), and 3.39% year-to-date (YTD).
Does HYGW pay dividends?
As of August 31, 2026, HYGW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 10.32%.
How many holdings are in HYGW
As of July 31, 2026, HYGW 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 HYGW?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGW holds 1325 securities, with 5.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HYGW?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGW 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 HYGW invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGW has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does HYGW focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, HYGW is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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