Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (VSHY) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VSHY
VSHY charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSHY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | VSHY vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | VSHY vs SPHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | VSHY vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | VSHY vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | VSHY vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSHY
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 | VSHY vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 91 | Aug 9, 2018 | VSHY vs BSJQ | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 88 | Jun 25, 2020 | VSHY vs THY | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 88 | Nov 7, 2024 | VSHY vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 87 | Sep 12, 2019 | VSHY vs BSJR |
Top Performing VSHY Alternatives (YTD)
VSHY 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 | 2.27% | Feb 15, 2022 | VSHY vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.96% | Jul 9, 2015 | VSHY vs YLD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | VSHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 0.51% | Nov 7, 2024 | VSHY vs LDRH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | VSHY vs PSH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSHY
VSHY 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 | VSHY vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | VSHY vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | VSHY vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | VSHY vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | VSHY vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSHY
VSHY 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 | -0.73% | May 7, 2019 | VSHY vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | VSHY vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | VSHY vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | VSHY vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | VSHY vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from Virtus
Most popular Virtus ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 89 | 0.20% | Apr 23, 2019 | VSHY vs SEIX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 86 | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2022 | VSHY vs VEMY | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.42% | Nov 15, 2023 | VSHY vs SDCP | |
| Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 79 | -0.18% | Aug 10, 2015 | VSHY vs NFLT | |
| Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF | Dividend | 92 | 4.35% | Oct 10, 2017 | VSHY vs VWID | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 0.79% | Dec 2, 2024 | VSHY vs PCLO | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | Systematic Trend | 44 | 5.61% | May 15, 2024 | VSHY vs ASMF |
Often Compared With VSHY
What investors most often compare with VSHY, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -0.61% | Aug 16, 2000 | VSHY vs FFRHX | |
| SPDR Blackstone High Income ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | -1.05% | Feb 16, 2022 | VSHY vs HYBL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | VSHY vs SGOV | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Research Enhanced ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | — | 0.16% | Sep 14, 2016 | VSHY vs JPHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | High Yield Bonds | 67 | 0.26% | May 8, 2012 | VSHY vs HYEM |
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