VanEck Vectors International High Yield Bond ETF (IHY) 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 IHY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IHY
IHY charges 0.40% annually. There are 51 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 | IHY vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.41B | Jun 2012 | IHY vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | IHY vs NHYB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.80B | Oct 2017 | IHY vs USHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.54B | Dec 2016 | IHY vs HYLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IHY
IHY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 28. There are 83 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 | IHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 91 | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | IHY vs IBHG | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 91 | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | IHY vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 91 | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | IHY vs BSJR | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 90 | 255.19M | Dec 2013 | IHY vs HYZD |
Top Performing IHY Alternatives (YTD)
IHY is at 1.19% YTD. There are 85 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 9.42%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 9.42% | — | Aug 2025 | IHY vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.34% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | IHY vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.28% | 522.28M | May 2012 | IHY vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 3.84% | 179.11M | May 2013 | IHY vs HYHG | |
| Fidelity Sustainable High Yield ETF | 3.70% | 136.92M | Feb 2022 | IHY vs FSYD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IHY
IHY has 5.25% 1-year volatility. There are 96 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 | IHY vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.35% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | IHY vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.47% | 637.48M | Feb 2015 | IHY vs FLRT | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.82% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | IHY vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.95% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | IHY vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IHY
IHY has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.75%. There are 88 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 | IHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | IHY vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | IHY vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 450.96M | Mar 2022 | IHY vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | IHY vs LDRH |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 64.04% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | IHY vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -13.72% | 23.05B | May 2006 | IHY vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 10 | -11.93% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | IHY vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 29 | -15.14% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | IHY vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 30 | 2.50% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | IHY vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 81 | 55.01% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | IHY vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 46 | 3.69% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | IHY vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -5.37% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | IHY vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.76% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | IHY vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.50% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | IHY vs FLTR |
Often Compared With IHY
Investors most often compare IHY with BKHY, YLD, VHT. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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