PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF (PHYL) Alternatives
PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF (PHYL) 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 PHYL. 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 PHYL
PHYL charges 0.53% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PHYL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | PHYL vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | PHYL vs SPHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | PHYL vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | PHYL vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | PHYL vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PHYL
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 | PHYL vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 91 | Aug 9, 2018 | PHYL vs BSJQ | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 88 | Jun 25, 2020 | PHYL vs THY | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 88 | Nov 7, 2024 | PHYL vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 87 | Sep 12, 2019 | PHYL vs BSJR |
Top Performing PHYL Alternatives (YTD)
PHYL 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 | PHYL vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.96% | Jul 9, 2015 | PHYL vs YLD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | PHYL vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 0.51% | Nov 7, 2024 | PHYL vs LDRH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | PHYL vs PSH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PHYL
PHYL 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 | PHYL vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | PHYL vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | PHYL vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | PHYL vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | PHYL vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PHYL
PHYL 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 | -0.73% | May 7, 2019 | PHYL vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | PHYL vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | PHYL vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | PHYL vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | PHYL vs BSJQ |
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