Gabelli High Income ETF (GBHI) 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 GBHI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GBHI
GBHI charges 0.55% annually. There are 89 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% | 2.68B | Jul 2023 | GBHI vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.41B | Jun 2012 | GBHI vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | GBHI vs NHYB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.80B | Oct 2017 | GBHI vs USHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.54B | Dec 2016 | GBHI vs HYLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GBHI
Among 91 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 96 | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | GBHI vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | GBHI vs LDRH | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 90 | 255.19M | Dec 2013 | GBHI vs HYZD | |
| Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF | 89 | 103.67M | Sep 2024 | GBHI vs HYSD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 89 | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | GBHI vs BSJR |
Top Performing GBHI Alternatives (YTD)
GBHI is at 2.60% YTD. There are 15 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 6.84% | — | Aug 2025 | GBHI vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.47% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | GBHI vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.18% | 522.28M | May 2012 | GBHI vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 3.67% | 179.11M | May 2013 | GBHI vs HYHG | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.52% | 566.14M | May 2014 | GBHI vs HYGH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GBHI
GBHI has 3.21% 1-year volatility. There are 31 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 | GBHI vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.32% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | GBHI vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.47% | 637.48M | Feb 2015 | GBHI vs FLRT | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.80% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | GBHI vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.94% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | GBHI vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GBHI
Among 91 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.54% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | GBHI vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | GBHI vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | GBHI vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 450.96M | Mar 2022 | GBHI vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | GBHI vs LDRH |
Other ETFs from Gabelli
The 6 most viewed Gabelli ETFs shown here include GABF, GCAD, LOPP and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $50M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | Financials Equities | 7 | -1.08% | 50.20M | May 2022 | GBHI vs GABF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 46 | 15.79% | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | GBHI vs GCAD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities, ESG | 58 | 14.93% | 18.10M | Feb 2021 | GBHI vs LOPP | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | Technology Equities | 47 | 15.85% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | GBHI vs GGTL | |
| Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF | Communications Equities | — | — | 12.55M | Jan 2026 | GBHI vs GOLS | |
| Keeley Dividend ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | — | 15.32% | 7.20M | Dec 2025 | GBHI vs KDVD |
Often Compared With GBHI
Investors most often compare GBHI with BBHY, FSYD, IBHD. These 11 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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