WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund (HYZD) 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 HYZD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HYZD
HYZD charges 0.43% annually. There are 71 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% | 2.68B | Jul 2023 | HYZD vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.41B | Jun 2012 | HYZD vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | HYZD vs NHYB | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.54B | Dec 2016 | HYZD vs HYLB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.80B | Oct 2017 | HYZD vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HYZD
HYZD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 89. There are 2 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 96 | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | HYZD vs BSJQ | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 90 | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | HYZD vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 88 | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | HYZD vs LDRH | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 87 | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | HYZD vs IBHG | |
| Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF | 87 | 103.67M | Sep 2024 | HYZD vs HYSD |
Top Performing HYZD Alternatives (YTD)
HYZD is at 3.22% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 8.09%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 8.09% | — | Aug 2025 | HYZD vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.06% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | HYZD vs MHY | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.22% | 179.11M | May 2013 | HYZD vs HYHG | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.07% | 522.28M | May 2012 | HYZD vs HYEM | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.61% | 566.14M | May 2014 | HYZD vs HYGH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HYZD
HYZD has 3.01% 1-year volatility. There are 24 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going 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 | HYZD vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.35% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | HYZD vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.47% | 637.48M | Feb 2015 | HYZD vs FLRT | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.84% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | HYZD vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.96% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | HYZD vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HYZD
HYZD has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.91%. There are 19 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.54% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | HYZD vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | HYZD vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | HYZD vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 450.96M | Mar 2022 | HYZD vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | HYZD vs LDRH |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
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Often Compared With HYZD
Investors most often compare HYZD with HYSZX, BKHY, SIHY. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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