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Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYLB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 26, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.60% | -0.64% | -0.79% | +6.24% | +29.00% | +21.22% |
| Flows | -$530M | -$841M | -$871M | -$798M | -$641M | -$2.93B |
Characteristics
The Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market 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 | Xtrackers by DWS |
| N° of holdings | 1247 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 6, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,247
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.66% | +3.27% | +3.73% | +5.13% |
Max drawdown | -1.70% | -3.13% | -3.68% | -15.02% |
Max drawdown duration | 32d | 36d | 68d | 728d |
Time to recover | N/A | 25d | 33d | 454d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 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 HYLB?
HYLB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Xtrackers by DWS.
What index does HYLB track?
HYLB tracks the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does HYLB 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 HYLB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HYLB is 0.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HYLB launched?
HYLB was launched on December 6, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HYLB?
HYLB is issued by Xtrackers by DWS.
What is the AUM of HYLB?
As of March 26, 2026, HYLB manages $3.10 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HYLB performed recently?
As of March 26, 2026, HYLB delivered a return of -1.6% over the past month (1M performance), -0.64% over the past three months (3M), and -0.79% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HYLB?
As of March 26, 2026, HYLB has seen net flows of -$530M in the past month (1M flow) and -$871M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HYLB pay dividends?
As of March 26, 2026, HYLB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.41%.
How many holdings are in HYLB
As of February 28, 2026, HYLB holds 1247 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is HYLB?
As of February 28, 2026, HYLB holds 1247 securities, with 5.02% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HYLB?
As of February 28, 2026, HYLB holds a portfolio of 1247 underlyings, with its largest positions including US68288AAA51, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does HYLB invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, HYLB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
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