Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY) Alternatives
Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY) 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 VGHY. 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 VGHY
VGHY charges 0.22% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGHY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | VGHY vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | VGHY vs SPHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | VGHY vs USHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | VGHY vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | VGHY vs BBHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGHY
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 | VGHY vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 90 | Aug 9, 2018 | VGHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 87 | Nov 7, 2024 | VGHY vs LDRH | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 87 | Jun 25, 2020 | VGHY vs THY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 85 | Sep 12, 2019 | VGHY vs BSJR |
Top Performing VGHY Alternatives (YTD)
VGHY 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 | VGHY vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.88% | Jul 9, 2015 | VGHY vs YLD | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 0.76% | May 21, 2013 | VGHY vs HYHG | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.76% | Dec 14, 2023 | VGHY vs PSH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | VGHY vs BSJQ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGHY
VGHY 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 | VGHY vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | VGHY vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | VGHY vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | VGHY vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | VGHY vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGHY
VGHY 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 | VGHY vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | VGHY vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | VGHY vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | VGHY vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | VGHY vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGHY vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGHY vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VGHY vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VGHY vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VGHY vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VGHY vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VGHY vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGHY vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VGHY vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VGHY vs VTV |
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