Xtrackers USD High Yield BB-B ex Financials ETF (BHYB) belongs to the High Yield Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BHYB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BHYB
BHYB charges 0.20% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.75B | Jul 2023 | BHYB vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.60B | Jun 2012 | BHYB vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | BHYB vs NHYB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | 615.72M | Sep 2016 | BHYB vs BBHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.46B | Dec 2016 | BHYB vs HYLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BHYB
BHYB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 20 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 96 | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | BHYB vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | BHYB vs SEIX | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 92 | 259.69M | Dec 2013 | BHYB vs HYZD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 90 | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | BHYB vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.57M | Nov 2024 | BHYB vs LDRH |
Top Performing BHYB Alternatives (YTD)
BHYB is at 2.00% YTD. There are 31 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 6.35% | — | Aug 2025 | BHYB vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.89% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | BHYB vs MHY | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF | 4.23% | 521.46M | May 2012 | BHYB vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.07% | 185.42M | May 2013 | BHYB vs HYHG | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 596.69M | May 2014 | BHYB vs HYGH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BHYB
BHYB has 3.41% 1-year volatility. There are 41 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | 6.49M | Mar 2015 | BHYB vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.30% | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | BHYB vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 1.63% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | BHYB vs SEIX | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.73% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | BHYB vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.95% | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | BHYB vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BHYB
BHYB has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.27%. There are 30 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.54% | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | BHYB vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 507.25M | Jul 2021 | BHYB vs IBHG | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | BHYB vs SEIX | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | BHYB vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 457.18M | Mar 2022 | BHYB vs IBHH |
Other ETFs from Xtrackers
The 10 most viewed Xtrackers ETFs shown here include CHPS, XAIX, DBJP and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
Often Compared With BHYB
Investors most often compare BHYB with BNDC, BINC, AAA. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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