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Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF
SHYL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.69% | +0.66% | +1.19% | +8.13% | +27.58% | +27.80% |
| Flows | +$9M | +$11M | +$16M | +$112M | +$186M | +$211M |
Characteristics
The Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF is built to track the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market 0-5 Year 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 | 793 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 10, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 793
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.95% | +2.26% | +3.05% | +3.99% |
Max drawdown | -1.55% | -1.55% | -3.62% | -9.14% |
Max drawdown duration | 44d | 44d | 68d | 577d |
Time to recover | 12d | 12d | 33d | 394d |
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 SHYL?
SHYL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Xtrackers by DWS.
What index does SHYL track?
SHYL tracks the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market 0-5 Year Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SHYL invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SHYL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SHYL is 0.2%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SHYL launched?
SHYL was launched on January 10, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SHYL?
SHYL is issued by Xtrackers by DWS.
What is the AUM of SHYL?
As of April 24, 2026, SHYL manages $261.57 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SHYL performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, SHYL delivered a return of 1.69% over the past month (1M performance), 0.66% over the past three months (3M), and 1.19% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SHYL?
As of April 24, 2026, SHYL has seen net flows of +$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$16M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SHYL pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, SHYL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.95%.
How many holdings are in SHYL
As of March 31, 2026, SHYL holds 793 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SHYL?
As of March 31, 2026, SHYL holds 793 securities, with 7.35% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SHYL?
As of March 31, 2026, SHYL holds a portfolio of 793 underlyings, with its largest positions including EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD, Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD and Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SHYL invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, SHYL has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SHYL focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, SHYL is primarily exposed to Media.
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