ESHY vs. HYXU

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

ESHY (Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) and HYXU (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - ESHY tracks the JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index while HYXU tracks the BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index. Both are passively managed. ESHY charges 0.20%/yr vs 0.35%/yr for HYXU.

Performance

ESHY vs. HYXU - 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 iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF (HYXU). 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*: —

HYXU

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

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

ESHY vs. HYXU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%

ESHY vs. HYXU - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	ESHY	HYXU
Energy	100.0%	-
Basic Materials	-	-
Communication Services	-	100.0%
Consumer Cyclical	-	-
Consumer Defensive	-	-
Financial Services	-	-
Healthcare	-	-
Industrials	-	-
Real Estate	-	-
Technology	-	-
Utilities	-	-

Return for Risk

ESHY vs. HYXU - 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 iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF (HYXU). 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.

Drawdowns

ESHY vs. HYXU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ESHY drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, which is greater than HYXU's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ESHY and HYXU.

Drawdown Indicators

	ESHY	HYXU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ESHY	HYXU	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

ESHY vs. HYXU - Expense Ratio Comparison

ESHY has a 0.20% expense ratio, which is lower than HYXU's 0.35% expense ratio.

Dividends

ESHY vs. HYXU - Dividend Comparison

Neither ESHY nor HYXU has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, ESHY or HYXU?

On fees, ESHY is cheaper at 0.20% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, ESHY or HYXU?

ESHY is cheaper with a 0.20% expense ratio, compared with 0.35% for HYXU.

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

ESHY and HYXU have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between ESHY and HYXU?

ESHY tracks JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index, while HYXU tracks BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index. They also come from different issuers: Deutsche Bank and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.20% for ESHY and 0.35% for HYXU.