CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD.TO) and iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY.TO).

CVD.TO and XHY.TO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. CVD.TO is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the FTSE Canada Convertible Bond Index. It was launched on Jun 14, 2011. XHY.TO is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the Morningstar Gbl HY Bd GR CAD. It was launched on Jan 21, 2010. Both CVD.TO and XHY.TO are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD.TO) and iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
CVD.TO iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF	4.35%	7.09%	12.68%	3.64%	-4.63%	5.33%	3.67%	10.28%	-2.68%	4.06%
XHY.TO iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	-0.19%	6.33%	7.05%	11.06%	-11.10%	3.51%	2.65%	13.83%	-3.89%	5.35%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CVD.TO achieves a 4.35% return, which is significantly higher than XHY.TO's -0.19% return. Over the past 10 years, CVD.TO has outperformed XHY.TO with an annualized return of 4.97%, while XHY.TO has yielded a comparatively lower 4.34% annualized return.

CVD.TO

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -0.35%
• YTD: 4.35%
• 6M: 3.95%
• 1Y: 10.68%
• 3Y*: 7.89%
• 5Y*: 4.92%
• 10Y*: 4.97%

XHY.TO

• 1D: 0.18%
• 1M: -1.00%
• YTD: -0.19%
• 6M: 0.11%
• 1Y: 4.86%
• 3Y*: 6.89%
• 5Y*: 2.88%
• 10Y*: 4.34%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

CVD.TO has a 0.49% expense ratio, which is lower than XHY.TO's 0.56% expense ratio.

XHY.TO

iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

CVD.TO

iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF

Return for Risk

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CVD.TO

CVD.TO Risk / Return Rank: 75
CVD.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 70
CVD.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 68
CVD.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 70
CVD.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 85
CVD.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 82

XHY.TO

XHY.TO Risk / Return Rank: 42
XHY.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 38
XHY.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 36
XHY.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 38
XHY.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 41
XHY.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 54

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD.TO) and iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY.TO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	CVD.TO	XHY.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.30	0.77	+0.54
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.80	1.11	+0.69
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.27	1.16	+0.11
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.80	1.15	+1.65
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	9.96	5.63	+4.34
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current CVD.TO Sharpe Ratio is 1.30, which is higher than the XHY.TO Sharpe Ratio of 0.77. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CVD.TO and XHY.TO, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CVD.TO	XHY.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.30	0.77	+0.54
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.53	0.34	+0.20
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.53	0.41	+0.12
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.48	0.49	-0.02

Correlation

The correlation between CVD.TO and XHY.TO is 0.13, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO - Dividend Comparison

CVD.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.80%, less than XHY.TO's 6.14% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CVD.TO iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF	4.80%	4.91%	5.14%	5.33%	5.05%	4.61%	4.48%	4.52%	4.97%	4.65%	4.51%	4.94%
XHY.TO iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	6.14%	6.04%	5.87%	5.56%	5.70%	4.72%	5.18%	5.38%	5.87%	5.46%	5.64%	6.83%

Drawdowns

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CVD.TO drawdown since its inception was -23.51%, smaller than the maximum XHY.TO drawdown of -28.48%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CVD.TO and XHY.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	CVD.TO	XHY.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-23.51%	-28.48%	+4.97%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-3.95%	-4.62%	+0.67%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-14.62%	-16.67%	+2.05%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-23.51%	-28.48%	+4.97%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.94%	-1.30%	+0.36%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.39%	-2.57%	+0.18%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.11%	0.94%	+0.17%

Volatility

CVD.TO vs. XHY.TO - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD.TO) is 1.77%, while iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY.TO) has a volatility of 2.49%. This indicates that CVD.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than XHY.TO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	CVD.TO	XHY.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.77%	2.49%	-0.72%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	5.76%	3.36%	+2.40%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	7.84%	6.38%	+1.46%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	9.28%	8.64%	+0.64%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	9.43%	10.64%	-1.21%