Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (SHYL) Alternatives
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (SHYL) 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 SHYL. 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 SHYL
SHYL charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SHYL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | SHYL vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | SHYL vs SPHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | SHYL vs USHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | SHYL vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | SHYL vs BBHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SHYL
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 | SHYL vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 90 | Aug 9, 2018 | SHYL vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 87 | Nov 7, 2024 | SHYL vs LDRH | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 87 | Jun 25, 2020 | SHYL vs THY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 85 | Sep 12, 2019 | SHYL vs BSJR |
Top Performing SHYL Alternatives (YTD)
SHYL 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 | 2.70% | Feb 15, 2022 | SHYL vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.88% | Jul 9, 2015 | SHYL vs YLD | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 0.76% | May 21, 2013 | SHYL vs HYHG | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.76% | Dec 14, 2023 | SHYL vs PSH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | SHYL vs BSJQ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SHYL
SHYL 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 | SHYL vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | SHYL vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | SHYL vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | SHYL vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | SHYL vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SHYL
SHYL 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 | SHYL vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | SHYL vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | SHYL vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | SHYL vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | SHYL vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from Deutsche Bank
Most popular Deutsche Bank ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | Leveraged Commodities, Leveraged, Gold | 86 | 16.89% | Feb 27, 2008 | SHYL vs DGP | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 84 | 5.22% | Aug 12, 2015 | SHYL vs HDEF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 91 | 9.63% | Jun 9, 2011 | SHYL vs DBJP | |
| Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF | S&P 500, ESG | 63 | -3.68% | Jun 26, 2019 | SHYL vs SNPE | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | China Equities | — | — | Apr 30, 2014 | SHYL vs CN | |
| Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 69 | -0.11% | Jan 11, 2018 | SHYL vs HYUP | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 83 | 4.88% | Jan 23, 2014 | SHYL vs DBAW | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | China Equities | 82 | 4.44% | May 21, 2014 | SHYL vs ASHS | |
| Xtrackers Low Beta High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 81 | -0.14% | Jan 11, 2018 | SHYL vs HYDW | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 63 | 1.43% | Sep 6, 2018 | SHYL vs EASG |
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