iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) Alternatives
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) 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 HYG. 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 HYG
HYG charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HYG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | HYG vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | HYG vs SPHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | HYG vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | HYG vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | HYG vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HYG
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 | HYG vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 91 | Aug 9, 2018 | HYG vs BSJQ | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 88 | Jun 25, 2020 | HYG vs THY | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 88 | Nov 7, 2024 | HYG vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 87 | Sep 12, 2019 | HYG vs BSJR |
Top Performing HYG Alternatives (YTD)
HYG 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 | HYG vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.96% | Jul 9, 2015 | HYG vs YLD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | HYG vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 0.51% | Nov 7, 2024 | HYG vs LDRH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | HYG vs PSH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HYG
HYG 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 | HYG vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | HYG vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | HYG vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | HYG vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | HYG vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HYG
HYG 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 | HYG vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | HYG vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | HYG vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | HYG vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | HYG 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 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | HYG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | HYG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | HYG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | HYG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | HYG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | HYG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | HYG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | HYG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | HYG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | HYG vs ACWI |
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