AB High Yield ETF (HYFI) Alternatives
AB High Yield ETF (HYFI) 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 HYFI. 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 HYFI
HYFI charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HYFI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | HYFI vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | HYFI vs SPHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | HYFI vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | HYFI vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | HYFI vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HYFI
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 | HYFI vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 90 | Aug 9, 2018 | HYFI vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 87 | Nov 7, 2024 | HYFI vs LDRH | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 87 | Jun 25, 2020 | HYFI vs THY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 85 | Sep 12, 2019 | HYFI vs BSJR |
Top Performing HYFI Alternatives (YTD)
HYFI 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 | HYFI vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.88% | Jul 9, 2015 | HYFI vs YLD | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 0.76% | May 21, 2013 | HYFI vs HYHG | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.76% | Dec 14, 2023 | HYFI vs PSH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | HYFI vs BSJQ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HYFI
HYFI 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 | HYFI vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | HYFI vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | HYFI vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | HYFI vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | HYFI vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HYFI
HYFI 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 | HYFI vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | HYFI vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | HYFI vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | HYFI vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | HYFI vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
Most popular AllianceBernstein ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 91 | 6.18% | Mar 21, 2023 | HYFI vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -4.98% | Mar 21, 2023 | HYFI vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.63% | Sep 13, 2022 | HYFI vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 47 | -2.33% | Mar 21, 2023 | HYFI vs HIDV | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 79 | 0.43% | Sep 13, 2022 | HYFI vs TAFI | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 38 | -0.47% | Dec 12, 2023 | HYFI vs EYEG | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | -4.86% | Sep 19, 2023 | HYFI vs LRGC | |
| AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 66 | 1.67% | Jul 14, 2024 | HYFI vs ILOW | |
| AB Conservative Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 40 | -1.39% | Dec 12, 2023 | HYFI vs BUFC | |
| AB Tax-Aware Intermediate Municipal ETF | Municipal Bonds | 33 | 0.38% | Dec 12, 2023 | HYFI vs TAFM |
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