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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SHYL
SHYL charges 0.20% annually. There are 6 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% | 2.60B | Jul 2023 | SHYL vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.10B | Jun 2012 | SHYL vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.69B | Sep 2025 | SHYL vs NHYB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | 615.80M | Sep 2016 | SHYL vs BBHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.49B | Dec 2016 | SHYL vs HYLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SHYL
SHYL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 30 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 95 | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | SHYL vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 86 | 9.36M | Nov 2024 | SHYL vs LDRH | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 85 | 624.90M | Feb 2015 | SHYL vs FLRT | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 85 | 239.72M | Dec 2013 | SHYL vs HYZD | |
| Putnam ESG High Yield ETF - | 84 | 7.62M | Jan 2023 | SHYL vs PHYD |
Top Performing SHYL Alternatives (YTD)
SHYL is at 1.35% YTD. There are 73 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 11.75%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 11.75% | — | Aug 2025 | SHYL vs DADS | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.12% | 522.05M | May 2012 | SHYL vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 3.51% | 174.87M | May 2013 | SHYL vs HYHG | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 3.38% | 566.30M | Jul 2015 | SHYL vs YLD | |
| Fidelity Sustainable High Yield ETF | 3.38% | 125.35M | Feb 2022 | SHYL vs FSYD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SHYL
SHYL has 3.21% 1-year volatility. There are 25 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 | SHYL vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.35% | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | SHYL vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.59% | 624.90M | Feb 2015 | SHYL vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 2.08% | 847.56M | Sep 2019 | SHYL vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 2.09% | 500.53M | Jul 2021 | SHYL vs IBHG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SHYL
SHYL has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.59%. There are 7 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% | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | SHYL vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 500.53M | Jul 2021 | SHYL vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 847.56M | Sep 2019 | SHYL vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 452.61M | Mar 2022 | SHYL vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 9.36M | Nov 2024 | SHYL vs LDRH |
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Often Compared With SHYL
Investors most often compare SHYL with SHYG, BND, HYBB. These 20 comparison targets span 18 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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