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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 September 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.62% | -1.84% | -0.12% | +1.47% | +26.21% | +18.21% |
| Flows | -$189M | -$105M | -$636M | -$484M | -$392M | -$2.87B |
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 | 1262 |
| 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 August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,262
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.71% | +2.72% | +3.47% | +5.18% |
Max drawdown | -2.73% | -2.73% | -3.68% | -15.02% |
Max drawdown duration | 34d | 34d | 68d | 728d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 33d | 454d |
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 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 September 30, 2026, HYLB manages $3.24 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HYLB performed recently?
As of September 30, 2026, HYLB delivered a return of -2.62% over the past month (1M performance), -1.84% over the past three months (3M), and -0.12% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HYLB?
As of September 30, 2026, HYLB has seen net flows of -$189M in the past month (1M flow) and -$636M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HYLB pay dividends?
As of September 30, 2026, HYLB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.69%.
How many holdings are in HYLB
As of August 31, 2026, HYLB holds 1262 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 August 31, 2026, HYLB holds 1262 securities, with 5.12% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HYLB?
As of August 31, 2026, HYLB holds a portfolio of 1262 underlyings, with its largest positions including 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, 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 August 31, 2026, HYLB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does HYLB focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, HYLB is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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