HYDB vs. ESHY

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HYDB (iShares High Yield Bond Factor ETF) and ESHY (Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - HYDB tracks the BlackRock High Yield Defensive Bond Index while ESHY tracks the JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. Both are passively managed. HYDB charges 0.35%/yr vs 0.20%/yr for ESHY.

Performance

HYDB vs. ESHY - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

HYDB

• 1D: -0.21%
• 1M: 0.39%
• YTD: 1.32%
• 6M: 1.87%
• 1Y: 7.20%
• 3Y*: 9.11%
• 5Y*: 4.67%
• 10Y*: —

ESHY

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

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

HYDB vs. ESHY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HYDB iShares High Yield Bond Factor ETF	0.44%
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

HYDB vs. ESHY — Risk / Return Rank

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

HYDB

HYDB Risk / Return Rank: 57
HYDB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
HYDB Sortino Ratio Rank: 60
HYDB Omega Ratio Rank: 59
HYDB Calmar Ratio Rank: 51
HYDB Martin Ratio Rank: 62

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.

HYDB vs. ESHY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

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

	HYDB	ESHY	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.91	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.88	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.37	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.55	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	11.30	—	—
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

	HYDB	ESHY	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.91	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.67	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.71	—	—

Drawdowns

HYDB vs. ESHY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HYDB drawdown since its inception was -21.58%, which is greater than ESHY's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HYDB and ESHY.

Drawdown Indicators

	HYDB	ESHY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-21.58%	0.00%	-21.58%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.83%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-5.58%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-14.28%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.21%	0.00%	-0.21%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.39%	0.00%	-2.39%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.64%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HYDB	ESHY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.13%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.93%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.79%	0.00%	+3.79%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.04%	0.00%	+7.04%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.76%	0.00%	+7.76%

HYDB vs. ESHY - Expense Ratio Comparison

HYDB has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is higher than ESHY's 0.20% expense ratio.

Dividends

HYDB vs. ESHY - Dividend Comparison

HYDB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.00%, while ESHY has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
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%	0.00%
HYDB iShares High Yield Bond Factor ETF	7.00%	7.04%	6.95%	7.00%	6.30%	4.70%	5.81%	5.68%	6.16%	2.70%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HYDB or ESHY?

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, HYDB or ESHY?

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

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

HYDB has the higher dividend yield at 7.00%, compared with 0.00% for ESHY.

What is the main difference between HYDB and ESHY?

HYDB tracks BlackRock High Yield Defensive Bond Index, while ESHY tracks JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. They also come from different issuers: iShares and Deutsche Bank. Their fees differ too: 0.35% for HYDB and 0.20% for ESHY.