- CUSIP
- 092528868
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 17, 2024
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $122M
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Performance
BRHY Performance Chart
iShares High Yield Active ETF (BRHY) is up 1.8% since the beginning of the year. BRHY is currently trading at $51 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares High Yield Active ETF (BRHY) has returned 1.79% so far this year and 7.46% over the past 12 months.
iShares High Yield Active ETF
- 1D
- -0.08%
- 1M
- 0.45%
- YTD
- 1.79%
- 6M
- 2.17%
- 1Y
- 7.46%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BRHY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 18, 2024, BRHY's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.
Historically, 80% of months were positive and 20% were negative. The best month was Jun 2025 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, BRHY closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -1.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.53% | -0.07% | -1.31% | 1.70% | 0.91% | 0.03% | 1.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.21% | 0.75% | -1.04% | 0.16% | 1.91% | 1.94% | 0.58% | 1.26% | 0.87% | 0.49% | 0.58% | 0.66% | 9.74% |
| 2024 | 0.21% | 1.92% | 1.68% | 1.18% | -1.00% | 1.33% | -0.23% | 5.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares High Yield Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.06%, beta of 0.19, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (30.99%) than losses (10.67%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 5.06% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.19 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 5.06%
- Beta
- 0.19
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 30.99%
- Downside Capture
- 10.67%
Expense Ratio
BRHY has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BRHY ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares High Yield Active ETF (BRHY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BRHY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.28 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.69 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.37 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.71 | 2.78 | -0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.44 | 12.44 | 0.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares High Yield Active ETF provided a 7.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.00 | $4.10 | $2.17 |
Dividend yield | 7.84% | 7.97% | 4.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares High Yield Active ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.23 | $1.33 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.40 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.30 | $1.17 | $4.10 |
| 2024 | $0.39 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.92 | $2.17 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares High Yield Active ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares High Yield Active ETF was 4.42%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current iShares High Yield Active ETF drawdown is 0.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -4.42%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 10dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.76%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 21d | 1mo 23dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.24%Dec 2024 | 7d | 28d | 1mo 5dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.06%Oct 2025 | 16d | 10d | 26dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.00%Oct 2024 | 1mo | 26d | 1mo 26dOct 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BRHY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -4.42% | -56.78% | +52.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.76% | -9.10% | +6.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.30% | -1.80% | +1.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.39% | -10.71% | +10.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.60% | 2.03% | -1.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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