The Best High Yield Bonds ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of High Yield Bonds ETFs.

High-yield bonds ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of bonds with lower credit ratings, also known as "junk bonds". These bonds are issued by companies or municipalities with a higher risk of default and thus offer higher yields to compensate for the added risk. As a result, high-yield bonds are considered to be a higher-risk, higher-return investment than investment-grade bonds, which are issued by companies or municipalities with better credit ratings.

Number of ETFs: 114
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.44%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 6.15%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 5.45%
Median Risk/Return Score: 70 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
STEA.L	PIMCO Advantage US Short-Term High Yield Corporate...	High Yield Bonds	Dec 11, 2017	0.60%	0.50%	—	0.00%	45
STHE.L	PIMCO US Short-Term High Yield Corporate Bond Inde...	High Yield Bonds	Dec 11, 2017	0.60%	0.75%	3.11%	7.04%	50
STHS.L	PIMCO Advantage US Short-Term High Yield Corporate...	High Yield Bonds	Nov 16, 2015	0.60%	1.58%	4.27%	6.97%	76
STHY.L	PIMCO US Short-Term High Yield Corporate Bond Inde...	High Yield Bonds	May 28, 2015	0.55%	1.71%	5.26%	7.00%	76
STYC.L	PIMCO US Short-Term High Yield Corporate Bond Inde...	High Yield Bonds	Apr 30, 2015	0.55%	1.73%	5.27%	0.00%	80
TAHY.L	Janus Henderson Haitong Asia ex-Japan High Yield C...	High Yield Bonds, Emerging Markets Bonds, ESG	Sep 2, 2021	0.60%	3.88%	—	0.00%	74
UHYC.L	Lyxor ESG USD High Yield (DR) UCITS ETF - Acc	High Yield Bonds	Jun 21, 2021	0.25%	1.61%	—	0.00%	66
UHYG.L	Lyxor ESG USD High Yield (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist	High Yield Bonds	Jul 5, 2016	0.25%	1.98%	1.62%	5.73%	39
WIAU.L	iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corporate Bond UC...	High Yield Bonds	Apr 10, 2018	0.50%	0.67%	—	0.00%	35
WIGG.L	iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corporate Bond UC...	High Yield Bonds	Apr 10, 2018	0.55%	2.31%	—	5.60%	67
WING.L	iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp Bond UCITS E...	High Yield Bonds, Corporate Bonds	Jun 21, 2016	0.50%	0.76%	5.60%	5.72%	39
XUHY.L	Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF ...	High Yield Bonds	Feb 6, 2018	0.20%	2.10%	—	6.61%	63

Best High Yield Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top High Yield Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are BSJQ (96) and HYZD (91). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
BSJQ	Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF	96	905.20M	Aug 2018
HYZD	WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu...	91	259.80M	Dec 2013
BSJR	Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon...	90	860.39M	Sep 2019
HYSD	Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF	90	103.85M	Sep 2024
IBHG	iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF	89	499.36M	Jul 2021

Best-Performing High Yield Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top High Yield Bonds ETFs is HYHG (7.12%). Across the lineup, High Yield Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 5.45% and an average 5-year return of 3.84%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
HYHG	ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged	7.12%	178.86M	May 2013
HYGH	iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF	7.07%	574.04M	May 2014
HYZD	WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu...	6.32%	259.80M	Dec 2013
FLBL	Franklin Liberty Senior Loan ETF	5.48%	849.58M	May 2018
HYS	PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF	5.10%	1.69B	Jun 2011

Lowest-Cost High Yield Bonds ETFs

The top High Yield Bonds ETFs is SCYB (0.03%). With an average expense ratio of 0.44%, High Yield Bonds ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
SCYB	Schwab High Yield Bond ETF	0.03%	2.72B	Jul 2023
SPHY	SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF	0.05%	11.46B	Jun 2012
NHYB	Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.08%	1.71B	Sep 2025
HYLB	Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.15%	3.54B	Dec 2016
USHY	iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.15%	29.21B	Oct 2017

Highest-Yield High Yield Bonds ETFs

The top High Yield Bonds ETFs is HYGW (10.69%). Across the lineup, High Yield Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 6.15%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
HYGW	iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strateg...	10.69%	113.63M	Aug 2022
XCCC	BondBloxx CCC Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ...	10.12%	319.59M	May 2022
FLXN	Horizon Flexible Income ETF	8.40%	49.41M	Jul 2025
CDX	Simplify High Yield ETF	8.36%	383.38M	Feb 2022
PCHI	Polen High Income ETF	8.00%	21.55M	Mar 2025

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