iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF (IBHE) 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 IBHE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBHE
IBHE charges 0.35% annually. There are 25 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 | IBHE vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.41B | Jun 2012 | IBHE vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | IBHE vs NHYB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.80B | Oct 2017 | IBHE vs USHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.54B | Dec 2016 | IBHE vs HYLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBHE
Among 91 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 | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | IBHE vs BSJQ | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 90 | 255.19M | Dec 2013 | IBHE vs HYZD | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | IBHE vs LDRH | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 90 | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | IBHE vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 89 | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | IBHE vs BSJR |
Top Performing IBHE Alternatives (YTD)
Among 97 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 7.44%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 7.44% | — | Aug 2025 | IBHE vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.53% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | IBHE vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.23% | 522.28M | May 2012 | IBHE vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.17% | 179.11M | May 2013 | IBHE vs HYHG | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 566.14M | May 2014 | IBHE vs HYGH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBHE
Among 105 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 | IBHE vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.33% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | IBHE vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.47% | 637.48M | Feb 2015 | IBHE vs FLRT | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.81% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | IBHE vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.94% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | IBHE vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBHE
Among 91 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% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | IBHE vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | IBHE vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | IBHE vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 450.96M | Mar 2022 | IBHE vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | IBHE vs LDRH |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IBHE vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IBHE vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IBHE vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IBHE vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IBHE vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IBHE vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IBHE vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IBHE vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IBHE vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IBHE vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBHE
Investors most often compare IBHE with IBHD, CLOA, EIFAX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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