- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Aug 5, 2024
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
Share Price Chart
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Performance
HYSD.L Performance Chart
iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF (HYSD.L) is up 2.2% since the beginning of the year. HYSD.L is currently trading at £5 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF (HYSD.L) has returned 2.22% so far this year and 6.13% over the past 12 months.
iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF
- 1D
- 0.36%
- 1M
- 0.36%
- 6M
- 1.62%
- YTD
- 2.22%
- 1Y
- 6.13%
- 3Y*
- 8.23%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- 6M
- 8.66%
- YTD
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 12.23%
- 10Y*
- 13.06%
HYSD.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 3, 2022, HYSD.L's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, HYSD.L closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 5, 2022 with a return of +2.2%, while the worst single day was Aug 29, 2022 at -2.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.46% | 0.41% | -1.62% | 1.80% | 0.62% | 0.41% | 0.15% | 2.22% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.58% | 0.61% | -1.41% | 0.61% | 1.21% | 1.80% | 0.57% | 1.01% | 0.80% | -0.00% | 0.60% | 0.59% | 8.24% |
| 2024 | 0.21% | 0.00% | 1.43% | -1.20% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.91% | 1.42% | 1.60% | -0.79% | 1.39% | -0.59% | 7.60% |
| 2023 | 3.32% | -1.44% | 1.05% | 0.83% | -0.82% | 1.45% | 1.15% | 0.21% | -1.25% | -1.47% | 4.49% | 3.89% | 11.75% |
| 2022 | -2.00% | -4.29% | 1.71% | 1.05% | -0.00% | -3.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.69%, beta of 0.08, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 03, 2022.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (28.60%) than losses (15.95%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.04 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.69%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 28.60%
- Downside Capture
- 15.95%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HYSD.L ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF (HYSD.L) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| HYSD.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.11 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.31 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.53 | 2.50 | +0.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.10 | 9.11 | +1.99 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF provided a 11.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.53 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.53 | £0.38 | £0.37 | £0.28 |
Dividend yield | 11.04% | 7.39% | 7.39% | 5.61% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.36 | |||||
| 2025 | £0.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.38 |
| 2024 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.37 |
| 2023 | £0.13 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.16 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.28 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Broad $ High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF was 9.53%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 292 trading sessions.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-9.53%Sep 2022 | 1mo 19d | 1y 1mo | 1y 3moAug 2022 - Nov 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-5.02%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 3d | 2mo 9dMar 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-2.42%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-2.21%Apr 2024 | 14d | 21d | 1mo 5dApr 2024 - May 2024 | — |
-1.56%Dec 2024 | 7d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 9dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| HYSD.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.53% | -37.07% | +27.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.42% | -8.03% | +5.61% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.02% | -22.15% | +17.13% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -22.15% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -26.01% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.42% | +1.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.50% | -5.29% | +3.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.55% | 2.20% | -1.65% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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