iShares iBonds 2033 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHM) 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 IBHM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBHM
IBHM 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% | 2.72B | Jul 2023 | IBHM vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.50B | Jun 2012 | IBHM vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | IBHM vs NHYB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 29.15B | Oct 2017 | IBHM vs USHY | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | 619.34M | Sep 2016 | IBHM vs BBHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBHM
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 | 897.19M | Aug 2018 | IBHM vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | IBHM vs SEIX | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 92 | 259.80M | Dec 2013 | IBHM vs HYZD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 90 | 855.97M | Sep 2019 | IBHM vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.49M | Nov 2024 | IBHM vs LDRH |
Top Performing IBHM 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 | IBHM vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.89% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | IBHM vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.23% | 521.14M | May 2012 | IBHM vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.07% | 181.84M | May 2013 | IBHM vs HYHG | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 595.01M | May 2014 | IBHM vs HYGH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBHM
IBHM has 4.73% 1-year volatility. There are 93 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 | IBHM vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.30% | 897.19M | Aug 2018 | IBHM vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 1.63% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | IBHM vs SEIX | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.73% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | IBHM vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.95% | 855.97M | Sep 2019 | IBHM vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBHM
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% | 897.19M | Aug 2018 | IBHM vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 506.58M | Jul 2021 | IBHM vs IBHG | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | IBHM vs SEIX | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 855.97M | Sep 2019 | IBHM vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 450.44M | Mar 2022 | IBHM vs IBHH |
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 $866B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.61B | May 2020 | IBHM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 47.41B | Jan 2024 | IBHM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 42.95B | Jul 2001 | IBHM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 866.46B | May 2000 | IBHM vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.63B | Jun 2014 | IBHM vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 42.59B | Jul 2002 | IBHM vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.20B | Apr 2006 | IBHM vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 60.43B | Jan 2005 | IBHM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 78.67B | May 2000 | IBHM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.06B | Mar 2008 | IBHM vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBHM
Investors most often compare IBHM with IBHD, HYLB, BSJO. These 12 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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