ESHY vs. HYUP

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ESHY (Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) and HYUP (Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds from Deutsche Bank - ESHY tracks the JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index while HYUP tracks the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market High Beta Index. Both are passively managed. Both charge a 0.20% expense ratio.

Performance

ESHY vs. HYUP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ESHY) and Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF (HYUP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

ESHY

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HYUP

• 1D: -0.33%
• 1M: 0.54%
• YTD: 1.63%
• 6M: 2.12%
• 1Y: 7.43%
• 3Y*: 10.16%
• 5Y*: 4.39%
• 10Y*: —

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

ESHY vs. HYUP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%
HYUP Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF	0.88%

Return for Risk

ESHY vs. HYUP — Risk / Return Rank

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

HYUP

HYUP Risk / Return Rank: 54
HYUP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 51
HYUP Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
HYUP Omega Ratio Rank: 54
HYUP Calmar Ratio Rank: 49
HYUP Martin Ratio Rank: 59

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.

ESHY vs. HYUP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ESHY) and Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF (HYUP). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ESHY	HYUP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.76	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.53	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.52	—

Drawdowns

ESHY vs. HYUP - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ESHY drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum HYUP drawdown of -24.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ESHY and HYUP.

Drawdown Indicators

	ESHY	HYUP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-24.79%	+24.79%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-3.05%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-6.03%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-18.06%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.36%	+0.36%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-3.42%	+3.42%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	0.71%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ESHY	HYUP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	1.35%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	3.35%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	4.24%	-4.24%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	8.27%	-8.27%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	9.75%	-9.75%

ESHY vs. HYUP - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both ESHY and HYUP have an expense ratio of 0.20%, making them cost-effective options compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios typically range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Dividends

ESHY vs. HYUP - Dividend Comparison

ESHY has not paid dividends to shareholders, while HYUP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.33%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
HYUP Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF	7.33%	7.44%	7.78%	7.48%	7.15%	6.19%	6.89%	6.77%	6.98%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, ESHY or HYUP?

Both ETFs have the same 0.20% expense ratio. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, ESHY or HYUP?

ESHY and HYUP have the same expense ratio: 0.20% per year.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, ESHY or HYUP?

HYUP has the higher dividend yield at 7.33%, compared with 0.00% for ESHY.

What is the main difference between ESHY and HYUP?

ESHY tracks JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index, while HYUP tracks Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market High Beta Index.