Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) Alternatives
Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) 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 YLD. 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 YLD
YLD charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among YLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | YLD vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | YLD vs SPHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | YLD vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | YLD vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | YLD vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to YLD
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 | YLD vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 91 | Aug 9, 2018 | YLD vs BSJQ | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 88 | Jun 25, 2020 | YLD vs THY | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 88 | Nov 7, 2024 | YLD vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 87 | Sep 12, 2019 | YLD vs BSJR |
Top Performing YLD Alternatives (YTD)
YLD 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 | YLD vs XHYE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | YLD vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 0.51% | Nov 7, 2024 | YLD vs LDRH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | YLD vs PSH | |
| Fidelity Sustainable High Yield ETF | 0.40% | Feb 15, 2022 | YLD vs FSYD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to YLD
YLD 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 | YLD vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | YLD vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | YLD vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | YLD vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | YLD vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to YLD
YLD 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 | YLD vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | YLD vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | YLD vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | YLD vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | YLD vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from Principal
Most popular Principal ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -6.05% | Oct 12, 2017 | YLD vs USMC | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, Actively Managed | 82 | -0.46% | Jul 10, 2017 | YLD vs PREF | |
| Principal U.S. Small Cap Multi-Factor ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities, Multi-factor | 53 | -0.70% | Sep 21, 2016 | YLD vs PSC | |
| Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | — | — | Aug 19, 2016 | YLD vs BTEC | |
| Principal Quality ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -8.82% | Mar 21, 2016 | YLD vs PSET | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 86 | -0.68% | Jun 16, 2020 | YLD vs PQDI | |
| Principal Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 28 | -1.34% | Mar 21, 2016 | YLD vs PY | |
| Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF | Corporate Bonds, Actively Managed | 46 | -0.41% | Apr 18, 2018 | YLD vs IG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | REIT | 14 | 2.60% | May 18, 2022 | YLD vs BYRE | |
| Principal Focused Blue Chip ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -12.70% | Jul 12, 2023 | YLD vs BCHP |
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