VanEck Vectors International High Yield Bond ETF (IHY) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IHY
IHY charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IHY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | IHY vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | IHY vs SPHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | IHY vs USHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | IHY vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | IHY vs BBHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IHY
Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 98 | May 7, 2019 | IHY vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 90 | Aug 9, 2018 | IHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 87 | Nov 7, 2024 | IHY vs LDRH | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 87 | Jun 25, 2020 | IHY vs THY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 85 | Sep 12, 2019 | IHY vs BSJR |
Top Performing IHY Alternatives (YTD)
IHY alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BondBloxx US High Yield Energy Sector ETF | 2.27% | Feb 15, 2022 | IHY vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.88% | Jul 9, 2015 | IHY vs YLD | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 0.76% | May 21, 2013 | IHY vs HYHG | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.76% | Dec 14, 2023 | IHY vs PSH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | IHY vs BSJQ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IHY
IHY alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 0.00% | May 7, 2019 | IHY vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | IHY vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | IHY vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | IHY vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | IHY vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IHY
IHY alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | -0.69% | May 7, 2019 | IHY vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | IHY vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | IHY vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | IHY vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | IHY vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 8.84% | Dec 20, 2011 | IHY vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 11.94% | May 16, 2006 | IHY vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 86 | 8.18% | Aug 13, 2007 | IHY vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 10.08% | Nov 10, 2009 | IHY vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | -6.87% | Apr 24, 2012 | IHY vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 83 | -0.32% | Aug 27, 2024 | IHY vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.76% | Oct 27, 2010 | IHY vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 1 | -11.26% | Feb 11, 2013 | IHY vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.04% | Jan 4, 2024 | IHY vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 44 | -10.28% | Apr 9, 2021 | IHY vs DAPP |
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