Xtrackers Risk Managed USD High Yield Strategy ETF (HYRM) 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 HYRM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HYRM
HYRM charges 0.30% annually. There are 20 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% | 2.75B | Jul 2023 | HYRM vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.60B | Jun 2012 | HYRM vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | HYRM vs NHYB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.59B | Oct 2017 | HYRM vs USHY | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | 615.72M | Sep 2016 | HYRM vs BBHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HYRM
Among 92 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 | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | HYRM vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | HYRM vs SEIX | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 92 | 259.69M | Dec 2013 | HYRM vs HYZD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 90 | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | HYRM vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.57M | Nov 2024 | HYRM vs LDRH |
Top Performing HYRM Alternatives (YTD)
Among 98 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 6.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 6.35% | — | Aug 2025 | HYRM vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.89% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | HYRM vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.23% | 521.46M | May 2012 | HYRM vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.07% | 185.42M | May 2013 | HYRM vs HYHG | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 596.69M | May 2014 | HYRM vs HYGH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HYRM
Among 106 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go 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 | HYRM vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.30% | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | HYRM vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 1.63% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | HYRM vs SEIX | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.73% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | HYRM vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.95% | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | HYRM vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HYRM
Among 92 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% | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | HYRM vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 507.25M | Jul 2021 | HYRM vs IBHG | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | HYRM vs SEIX | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | HYRM vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 457.18M | Mar 2022 | HYRM vs IBHH |
Other ETFs from Xtrackers
The 10 most viewed Xtrackers ETFs shown here include CHPS, XAIX, DBJP and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
Often Compared With HYRM
Investors most often compare HYRM with XHYG.DE, BSJO, XOEX. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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