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Schwab High Yield Bond ETF
SCYB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.35% | -1.57% | +0.26% | +1.67% | +25.94% | |
| Flows | +$47M | +$258M | +$883M | +$1.25B | +$2.85B | - |
Characteristics
The Schwab High Yield Bond ETF is built to track the ICE BofA US Cash Pay 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 | Schwab ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 1251 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 11, 2023 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,251
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.72% | +2.73% | +3.43% | |
Max drawdown | -2.39% | -2.39% | -3.88% | |
Max drawdown duration | 32d | 32d | 72d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 33d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 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 SCYB?
SCYB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Schwab ETFs.
What index does SCYB track?
SCYB tracks the ICE BofA US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SCYB 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 SCYB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SCYB is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SCYB launched?
SCYB was launched on July 11, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SCYB?
SCYB is issued by Schwab ETFs.
What is the AUM of SCYB?
As of September 28, 2026, SCYB manages $2.80 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SCYB performed recently?
As of September 28, 2026, SCYB delivered a return of -2.35% over the past month (1M performance), -1.57% over the past three months (3M), and 0.26% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SCYB?
As of September 28, 2026, SCYB has seen net flows of +$47M in the past month (1M flow) and +$883M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SCYB pay dividends?
As of September 28, 2026, SCYB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.06%.
How many holdings are in SCYB
As of August 31, 2026, SCYB holds 1251 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SCYB?
As of August 31, 2026, SCYB holds 1251 securities, with 5.46% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SCYB?
As of August 31, 2026, SCYB holds a portfolio of 1251 underlyings, with its largest positions including 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, 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 SCYB invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, SCYB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SCYB focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, SCYB is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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