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VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF
IHY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.26% | -2.44% | -1.44% | +0.05% | +26.40% | +9.93% |
| Flows | -$2M | -$2M | -$6M | -$4M | +$847K | -$54M |
Characteristics
The VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF is built to track the ICE BofA Global ex-US Issuers High Yield Constrained 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 | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 517 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 2, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 517
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.60% | +4.03% | +4.35% | +5.59% |
Max drawdown | -4.11% | -4.11% | -4.11% | -24.36% |
Max drawdown duration | 52d | 52d | 52d | 1037d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 672d |
Replication quality
Data as of October 18, 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 | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is IHY?
IHY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does IHY track?
IHY tracks the ICE BofA Global ex-US Issuers High Yield Constrained Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does IHY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Global ex-US High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of IHY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IHY is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IHY launched?
IHY was launched on April 2, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IHY?
IHY is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of IHY?
As of October 16, 2026, IHY manages $39.54 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IHY performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, IHY delivered a return of -2.26% over the past month (1M performance), -2.44% over the past three months (3M), and -1.44% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IHY?
As of October 16, 2026, IHY has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and -$6M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IHY pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, IHY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.65%.
How many holdings are in IHY
As of August 31, 2026, IHY holds 517 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IHY?
As of August 31, 2026, IHY holds 517 securities, with 7.59% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IHY?
As of August 31, 2026, IHY holds a portfolio of 517 underlyings, with its largest positions including Electricite de France (EDF), 5.875% perp., GBP (25), Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD and Mediobanca, 3.875% 4jul2030, EUR (640). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IHY invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, IHY has its largest geographic exposures in France, United Kingdom and Canada.
What sectors or themes does IHY focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, IHY is primarily exposed to Finance, Telecommunications and Energy.
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