HYEA.L vs. UHYC.L

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

HYEA.L (iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF) and UHYC.L (Lyxor ESG USD High Yield (DR) UCITS ETF - Acc) are both High Yield Bonds funds - HYEA.L tracks the ICE BofA Gbl HY Constnd TR USD while UHYC.L tracks the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield TR USD. Both are passively managed. HYEA.L charges 0.50%/yr vs 0.25%/yr for UHYC.L.

Performance

HYEA.L vs. UHYC.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (HYEA.L) and Lyxor ESG USD High Yield (DR) UCITS ETF - Acc (UHYC.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

HYEA.L is traded in EUR, while UHYC.L is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the UHYC.L values have been converted to EUR using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

HYEA.L

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

UHYC.L

• 1D: 0.63%
• 1M: 1.89%
• YTD: 2.92%
• 6M: 2.43%
• 1Y: 5.65%
• 3Y*: 6.57%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

HYEA.L vs. UHYC.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

UHYC.L

UHYC.L Risk / Return Rank: 58
UHYC.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 57
UHYC.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 64
UHYC.L Omega Ratio Rank: 59
UHYC.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 51
UHYC.L Martin Ratio Rank: 61

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.

HYEA.L vs. UHYC.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (HYEA.L) and Lyxor ESG USD High Yield (DR) UCITS ETF - Acc (UHYC.L). 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

	HYEA.L	UHYC.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.88	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.44	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	HYEA.L	UHYC.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-11.97%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-3.76%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-11.97%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-3.04%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-3.89%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.12%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HYEA.L	UHYC.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	1.57%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	4.59%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	6.38%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	9.47%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	9.47%	—

HYEA.L vs. UHYC.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

HYEA.L has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is higher than UHYC.L's 0.25% expense ratio.

Dividends

HYEA.L vs. UHYC.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither HYEA.L nor UHYC.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HYEA.L or UHYC.L?

On fees, UHYC.L is cheaper at 0.25% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HYEA.L or UHYC.L?

UHYC.L is cheaper with a 0.25% expense ratio, compared with 0.50% for HYEA.L.

What is the main difference between HYEA.L and UHYC.L?

HYEA.L tracks ICE BofA Gbl HY Constnd TR USD, while UHYC.L tracks Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield TR USD. They also come from different issuers: iShares and Amundi. Their fees differ too: 0.50% for HYEA.L and 0.25% for UHYC.L.