HYXU vs. ESHY

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

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

Performance

HYXU vs. ESHY - Performance Comparison

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

HYXU

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

ESHY

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

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

HYXU vs. ESHY - Yearly Performance Comparison

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

HYXU vs. ESHY - Sectors Allocation Comparison

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

Return for Risk

HYXU vs. ESHY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

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

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

Drawdowns

HYXU vs. ESHY - Drawdown Comparison

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

Drawdown Indicators

	HYXU	ESHY	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

	HYXU	ESHY	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%

HYXU vs. ESHY - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

HYXU vs. ESHY - Dividend Comparison

Neither HYXU nor ESHY has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HYXU 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, HYXU or ESHY?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between HYXU and ESHY?

HYXU tracks BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged 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 HYXU and 0.20% for ESHY.