Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF (SIHY) 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 SIHY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SIHY
SIHY charges 0.48% annually. There are 78 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 | SIHY vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.41B | Jun 2012 | SIHY vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | SIHY vs NHYB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.80B | Oct 2017 | SIHY vs USHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.54B | Dec 2016 | SIHY vs HYLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SIHY
SIHY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 45 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 | SIHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | SIHY vs LDRH | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 90 | 255.19M | Dec 2013 | SIHY vs HYZD | |
| Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF | 89 | 103.67M | Sep 2024 | SIHY vs HYSD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 89 | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | SIHY vs BSJR |
Top Performing SIHY Alternatives (YTD)
SIHY is at 2.53% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 6.84% | — | Aug 2025 | SIHY vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.47% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | SIHY vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.18% | 522.28M | May 2012 | SIHY vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 3.67% | 179.11M | May 2013 | SIHY vs HYHG | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.52% | 566.14M | May 2014 | SIHY vs HYGH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SIHY
SIHY has 4.14% 1-year volatility. There are 79 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 | SIHY vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.32% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | SIHY vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.47% | 637.48M | Feb 2015 | SIHY vs FLRT | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.80% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | SIHY vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.94% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | SIHY vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SIHY
SIHY has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.17%. There are 75 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 | SIHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | SIHY vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | SIHY vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 450.96M | Mar 2022 | SIHY vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | SIHY vs LDRH |
Other ETFs from Harbor
The 10 most viewed Harbor ETFs shown here include HGER, HAPI, GDIV and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | Commodities | 77 | 28.44% | 3.46B | Feb 2022 | SIHY vs HGER | |
| Harbor Corporate Culture ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 53 | 8.37% | 490.42M | Oct 2022 | SIHY vs HAPI | |
| Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 68 | 12.51% | 233.70M | Jul 2013 | SIHY vs GDIV | |
| Harbor International Compounders ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 13 | -1.98% | 473.84M | Sep 2022 | SIHY vs OSEA | |
| Harbor Health Care ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 40 | 6.49% | 43.49M | Nov 2022 | SIHY vs MEDI | |
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | 68 | 23.48% | 16.40M | Dec 2023 | SIHY vs LSEQ | |
| Harbor Long-Term Growers ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | 4.23% | 1.18B | Feb 2022 | SIHY vs WINN | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 75 | 1.66% | 33.64M | Sep 2021 | SIHY vs SIFI | |
| Harbor Human Capital Factor US Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 73 | 20.08% | 171.18M | Apr 2023 | SIHY vs HAPS | |
| Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF | Global Allocation | 55 | 4.11% | 11.11M | Sep 2023 | SIHY vs MAPP |
Often Compared With SIHY
Investors most often compare SIHY with HYBL, HYDB, CLOA. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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