- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Dec 4, 2015
- Category
- Total Bond Market
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
IHHY.AX Performance Chart
iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IHHY.AX) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. IHHY.AX is currently trading at A$93 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of IHHY.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,162.
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Returns By Period
iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IHHY.AX) has returned 2.08% so far this year and 5.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IHHY.AX has returned 3.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.
iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- 0.55%
- 6M
- 1.47%
- YTD
- 2.08%
- 1Y
- 5.24%
- 3Y*
- 7.40%
- 5Y*
- 3.05%
- 10Y*
- 3.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
IHHY.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 4, 2015, IHHY.AX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, IHHY.AX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.24% | 0.40% | -2.18% | 2.01% | 0.40% | 1.08% | 0.16% | 2.08% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.79% | 1.20% | -0.60% | 0.27% | 1.39% | 0.99% | 0.61% | 0.90% | 0.81% | -0.01% | 0.05% | 1.01% | 7.65% |
| 2024 | 0.10% | -0.27% | 0.80% | -0.59% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 1.29% | 1.17% | 1.23% | -0.40% | 0.88% | 0.08% | 6.11% |
| 2023 | 1.75% | -0.46% | 0.72% | 0.25% | -0.40% | 0.58% | 1.13% | 0.54% | -1.11% | -0.30% | 3.09% | 3.69% | 9.78% |
| 2022 | -1.71% | -2.29% | 0.90% | -4.01% | 0.10% | -6.81% | 5.99% | -2.21% | -4.37% | 3.60% | 1.59% | 0.18% | -9.32% |
| 2021 | 0.01% | 0.18% | 1.92% | -0.68% | -0.43% | 1.47% | 0.03% | 0.66% | -0.02% | -0.75% | -0.68% | 1.09% | 2.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.86%, beta of 0.07, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2015.
- This ETF participated in 26.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 20.86% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 2.86%
- Beta
- 0.07
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 20.86%
- Downside Capture
- 26.11%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IHHY.AX ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IHHY.AX) 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.
| IHHY.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.24 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.97 | 1.11 | +0.85 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.53 | 3.10 | +4.43 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF provided a 6.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$6.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$6.38 | A$5.31 | A$5.48 | A$4.66 | A$3.32 | A$4.05 | A$5.43 | A$2.47 | A$3.10 | A$7.48 | A$2.92 |
Dividend yield | 6.87% | 5.59% | 5.87% | 4.99% | 3.70% | 3.95% | 5.24% | 2.29% | 3.11% | 6.98% | 2.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) 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 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.43 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.60 | A$4.03 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.63 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.33 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.35 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$5.31 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.43 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.68 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.38 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$5.48 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.23 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.97 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.46 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$4.66 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.91 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.86 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.55 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$3.32 |
| 2021 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.98 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.24 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.83 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$4.05 |
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 Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) 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 Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF was 31.56%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF drawdown is 0.03%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-31.56%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 8mo 14d | 9mo 18dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-14.99%Oct 2022 | 9mo 25d | 1y 5mo | 2y 2moDec 2021 - Mar 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-8.10%Feb 2016 | 2mo 6d | 1mo 2d | 3mo 8dDec 2015 - Mar 2016 | — |
-6.82%Apr 2025 | 13d | 3mo 1d | 3mo 14dMar 2025 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-5.70%Dec 2018 | 11mo 22d | 1mo 25d | 1y 1moJan 2018 - Feb 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IHHY.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.56% | -41.07% | +9.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.68% | -11.69% | +9.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.82% | -17.74% | +10.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.99% | -22.01% | +7.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.56% | -24.71% | -6.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.03% | -0.60% | +0.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.78% | -11.02% | +8.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.71% | 4.20% | -3.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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