EUHY vs. HYXU

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

EUHY (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) and HYXU (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds from iShares tracking the BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index. Both are passively managed. Both charge a 0.35% expense ratio.

Performance

EUHY vs. HYXU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF (EUHY) 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

EUHY

• 1D: 0.12%
• 1M: 0.98%
• YTD: 2.05%
• 6M: 2.59%
• 1Y: 5.75%
• 3Y*: 9.92%
• 5Y*: 1.97%
• 10Y*: 3.67%

HYXU

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

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

EUHY vs. HYXU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
EUHY iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	-0.03%
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

EUHY vs. HYXU — Risk / Return Rank

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

EUHY

EUHY Risk / Return Rank: 30
EUHY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 30
EUHY Sortino Ratio Rank: 29
EUHY Omega Ratio Rank: 31
EUHY Calmar Ratio Rank: 34
EUHY Martin Ratio Rank: 29

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.

EUHY vs. HYXU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF (EUHY) 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.

	EUHY	HYXU	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.05	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.52	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.20	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.65	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	3.95	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	EUHY	HYXU	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.05	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.20	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.35	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.34	—	—

Drawdowns

EUHY vs. HYXU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EUHY drawdown since its inception was -32.45%, which is greater than HYXU's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EUHY and HYXU.

Drawdown Indicators

	EUHY	HYXU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-32.45%	0.00%	-32.45%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-3.50%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-8.23%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-32.45%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-32.45%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.03%	0.00%	-0.03%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-8.58%	0.00%	-8.58%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.46%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EUHY	HYXU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.07%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.88%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	5.51%	0.00%	+5.51%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	10.00%	0.00%	+10.00%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	10.43%	0.00%	+10.43%

EUHY vs. HYXU - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both EUHY and HYXU have an expense ratio of 0.35%.

Dividends

EUHY vs. HYXU - Dividend Comparison

EUHY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.33%, while HYXU has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
EUHY iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	5.33%	3.56%	5.11%	3.38%	0.61%	3.07%	1.45%	1.19%	4.01%	0.69%	1.70%	3.24%
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, EUHY or HYXU?

Both ETFs have the same 0.35% expense ratio. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, EUHY or HYXU?

EUHY and HYXU have the same expense ratio: 0.35% per year.

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

EUHY has the higher dividend yield at 5.33%, compared with 0.00% for HYXU.

What is the main difference between EUHY and HYXU?

Both ETFs track BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index.