Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (VSHY) 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 VSHY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VSHY
VSHY charges 0.40% annually. There are 51 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% | 2.75B | Jul 2023 | VSHY vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.60B | Jun 2012 | VSHY vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | VSHY vs NHYB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.59B | Oct 2017 | VSHY vs USHY | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | 615.72M | Sep 2016 | VSHY vs BBHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSHY
VSHY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 17 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 | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | VSHY vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | VSHY vs SEIX | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 94 | 259.69M | Dec 2013 | VSHY vs HYZD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 90 | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | VSHY vs BSJR | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 90 | 596.69M | May 2014 | VSHY vs HYGH |
Top Performing VSHY Alternatives (YTD)
VSHY is at 2.97% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 8.47%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 8.47% | — | Aug 2025 | VSHY vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 6.16% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | VSHY vs MHY | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.39% | 185.42M | May 2013 | VSHY vs HYHG | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF | 4.38% | 521.46M | May 2012 | VSHY vs HYEM | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 3.90% | 259.69M | Dec 2013 | VSHY vs HYZD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSHY
VSHY has 3.44% 1-year volatility. There are 42 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 | VSHY vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.29% | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | VSHY vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 1.63% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | VSHY vs SEIX | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.73% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | VSHY vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.95% | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | VSHY vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSHY
VSHY has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.73%. There are 14 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% | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | VSHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 507.25M | Jul 2021 | VSHY vs IBHG | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | VSHY vs SEIX | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | VSHY vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 457.18M | Mar 2022 | VSHY vs IBHH |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, PFFR and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock | 33 | 1.89% | 2.45B | May 2018 | VSHY vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 9 | 0.36% | 1.33B | Sep 2015 | VSHY vs UTES | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | REIT, Preferred Stock | 25 | 2.79% | 120.46M | Feb 2017 | VSHY vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs | 45 | 28.81% | 467.54M | Oct 2014 | VSHY vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Quality Factor, Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | 9.21% | 240.41M | Nov 2020 | VSHY vs JOET | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 89 | 6.07% | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | VSHY vs VEMY | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 96 | 27.03% | 47.80M | Dec 2014 | VSHY vs BBC | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 2 | -9.85% | 30.31M | Feb 2019 | VSHY vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 88 | 17.95% | 101.39M | Dec 2014 | VSHY vs BBP | |
| Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 55 | 1.65% | 455.04M | Aug 2015 | VSHY vs NFLT |
Often Compared With VSHY
Investors most often compare VSHY with HYBL, FFRHX, SGOV. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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