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iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYXF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.66% | -2.09% | -0.53% | +0.81% | +26.93% | +16.53% |
| Flows | -$2M | -$12M | +$5M | +$7M | +$68M | +$91M |
Characteristics
The iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg MSCI US High Yield Choice ESG Screened GTR 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 | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 604 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 14, 2016 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 604
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.08% | +2.92% | +3.48% | +4.97% |
Max drawdown | -3.05% | -3.05% | -3.43% | -15.47% |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 50d | 57d | 860d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 24d | 586d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| 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 HYXF?
HYXF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does HYXF track?
HYXF tracks the Bloomberg MSCI US High Yield Choice ESG Screened GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does HYXF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of HYXF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HYXF is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HYXF launched?
HYXF was launched on June 14, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HYXF?
HYXF is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of HYXF?
As of October 16, 2026, HYXF manages $185.88 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HYXF performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, HYXF delivered a return of -1.66% over the past month (1M performance), -2.09% over the past three months (3M), and -0.53% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HYXF?
As of October 16, 2026, HYXF has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$5M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HYXF pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, HYXF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.28%.
How many holdings are in HYXF
As of August 31, 2026, HYXF holds 604 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is HYXF?
As of August 31, 2026, HYXF holds 604 securities, with 10.41% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HYXF?
As of August 31, 2026, HYXF holds a portfolio of 604 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD and WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does HYXF invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, HYXF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does HYXF focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, HYXF is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services.
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