Federated Hermes Short Duration High Yield ETF (FHYS) Alternatives
Federated Hermes Short Duration High Yield ETF (FHYS) 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 FHYS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FHYS
FHYS charges 0.51% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FHYS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | FHYS vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | FHYS vs SPHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | FHYS vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | FHYS vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | FHYS vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FHYS
Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 98 | May 7, 2019 | FHYS vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 91 | Aug 9, 2018 | FHYS vs BSJQ | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 88 | Jun 25, 2020 | FHYS vs THY | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 88 | Nov 7, 2024 | FHYS vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 87 | Sep 12, 2019 | FHYS vs BSJR |
Top Performing FHYS Alternatives (YTD)
FHYS alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BondBloxx US High Yield Energy Sector ETF | 2.27% | Feb 15, 2022 | FHYS vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.96% | Jul 9, 2015 | FHYS vs YLD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | FHYS vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 0.51% | Nov 7, 2024 | FHYS vs LDRH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | FHYS vs PSH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FHYS
FHYS alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 0.00% | May 7, 2019 | FHYS vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | FHYS vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | FHYS vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | FHYS vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | FHYS vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FHYS
FHYS alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | -0.73% | May 7, 2019 | FHYS vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | FHYS vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | FHYS vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | FHYS vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | FHYS vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from Federated
Most popular Federated ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes U.S. Strategic Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 51 | 8.46% | Nov 15, 2022 | FHYS vs FDV | |
| Federated Hermes Short Duration Corporate ETF | Short-Term Bond | 95 | 0.43% | Dec 16, 2021 | FHYS vs FCSH | |
| Federated Hermes Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 62 | -0.07% | Jan 2, 2024 | FHYS vs FTRB |
Often Compared With FHYS
What investors most often compare with FHYS, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2025 High Yield Corporate Bon... | High Yield Bonds | — | — | Sep 27, 2017 | FHYS vs BSJP | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | FHYS vs SGOV | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 95 | 0.13% | Nov 19, 2009 | FHYS vs VCSH | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | FHYS vs QQQ | |
| BondBloxx CCC Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ... | High Yield Bonds | 36 | -2.95% | May 24, 2022 | FHYS vs XCCC | |
| PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 85 | -0.69% | Sep 24, 2018 | FHYS vs PHYL | |
| iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF | Short-Term Bond | 96 | 0.16% | Sep 25, 2013 | FHYS vs NEAR | |
| FlexShares Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index F... | Corporate Bonds | 85 | -0.28% | Nov 12, 2014 | FHYS vs SKOR | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Research Enhanced ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | — | 0.16% | Sep 14, 2016 | FHYS vs JPHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | High Yield Bonds | 67 | 0.26% | May 8, 2012 | FHYS vs HYEM |
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