iShares High Yield Bond Factor ETF (HYDB) Alternatives
iShares High Yield Bond Factor ETF (HYDB) 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 HYDB. 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 HYDB
HYDB charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HYDB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | HYDB vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | HYDB vs SPHY | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | HYDB vs BBHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | HYDB vs HYLB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | HYDB vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HYDB
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 | HYDB vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 90 | Aug 9, 2018 | HYDB vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 87 | Nov 7, 2024 | HYDB vs LDRH | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 87 | Jun 25, 2020 | HYDB vs THY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 85 | Sep 12, 2019 | HYDB vs BSJR |
Top Performing HYDB Alternatives (YTD)
HYDB 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 | 2.70% | Feb 15, 2022 | HYDB vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.88% | Jul 9, 2015 | HYDB vs YLD | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.76% | Dec 14, 2023 | HYDB vs PSH | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 0.76% | May 21, 2013 | HYDB vs HYHG | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 0.66% | Nov 7, 2024 | HYDB vs LDRH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HYDB
HYDB 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 | HYDB vs IBHD | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | HYDB vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | HYDB vs BSJO | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | HYDB vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | HYDB vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HYDB
HYDB 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 | -0.69% | May 7, 2019 | HYDB vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | HYDB vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | HYDB vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | HYDB vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | HYDB vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | HYDB vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | HYDB vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | HYDB vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | HYDB vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | HYDB vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | HYDB vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | HYDB vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | HYDB vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | HYDB vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | HYDB vs ACWI |
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