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iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
USHY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 14, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.75% | -0.13% | +1.83% | +3.28% | +26.96% | +20.97% |
| Flows | -$885M | +$710M | +$3.19B | +$3.92B | +$18.70B | +$21.09B |
Characteristics
The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the ICE BofA US 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 | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 1896 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 26, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,896
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.06% | +2.61% | +3.39% | +4.84% |
Max drawdown | -0.97% | -2.20% | -3.86% | -15.04% |
Max drawdown duration | 18d | 50d | 68d | 721d |
Time to recover | N/A | 18d | 33d | 447d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 16, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is USHY?
USHY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does USHY track?
USHY tracks the ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does USHY 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 USHY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of USHY is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was USHY launched?
USHY was launched on October 26, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of USHY?
USHY is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of USHY?
As of September 14, 2026, USHY manages $27.94 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has USHY performed recently?
As of September 14, 2026, USHY delivered a return of -0.75% over the past month (1M performance), -0.13% over the past three months (3M), and 1.83% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for USHY?
As of September 14, 2026, USHY has seen net flows of -$885M in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.19B year-to-date (YTD).
Does USHY pay dividends?
As of September 14, 2026, USHY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7%.
How many holdings are in USHY
As of July 31, 2026, USHY holds 1896 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is USHY?
As of July 31, 2026, USHY holds 1896 securities, with 5.34% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of USHY?
As of July 31, 2026, USHY holds a portfolio of 1896 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD and Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does USHY invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, USHY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does USHY focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, USHY is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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