HYXU vs. HYHG

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

HYXU (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) and HYHG (ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged) are both High Yield Bonds funds - HYXU tracks the BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index while HYHG tracks the Citi High Yield (Treasury Rate-Hedged) Index. Both are passively managed. HYXU charges 0.35%/yr vs 0.50%/yr for HYHG.

Performance

HYXU vs. HYHG - 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 ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged (HYHG). 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*: —

HYHG

• 1D: 0.12%
• 1M: 0.64%
• YTD: 3.03%
• 6M: 3.57%
• 1Y: 7.52%
• 3Y*: 9.78%
• 5Y*: 6.99%
• 10Y*: 6.12%

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

HYXU vs. HYHG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%
HYHG ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged	-0.18%

HYXU vs. HYHG - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	HYXU	HYHG
Communication Services	100.0%	1.1%
Basic Materials	-	-
Consumer Cyclical	-	-
Consumer Defensive	-	-
Energy	-	-
Financial Services	-	-
Healthcare	-	0.6%
Industrials	-	-
Real Estate	-	-
Technology	-	-
Utilities	-	-

Return for Risk

HYXU vs. HYHG — Risk / Return Rank

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

HYHG

HYHG Risk / Return Rank: 52
HYHG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39
HYHG Sortino Ratio Rank: 39
HYHG Omega Ratio Rank: 38
HYHG Calmar Ratio Rank: 75
HYHG Martin Ratio Rank: 68

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.

HYXU vs. HYHG - 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 ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged (HYHG). 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

	HYXU	HYHG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.36	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.86	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.67	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.46	—

Drawdowns

HYXU vs. HYHG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HYXU drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum HYHG drawdown of -25.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HYXU and HYHG.

Drawdown Indicators

	HYXU	HYHG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-25.71%	+25.71%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-2.02%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-7.47%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-9.21%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-25.71%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.32%	+0.32%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-3.04%	+3.04%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	0.61%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HYXU	HYHG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	1.42%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	4.30%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	5.56%	-5.56%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	8.16%	-8.16%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	9.15%	-9.15%

HYXU vs. HYHG - Expense Ratio Comparison

HYXU has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is lower than HYHG's 0.50% expense ratio.

Dividends

HYXU vs. HYHG - Dividend Comparison

HYXU has not paid dividends to shareholders, while HYHG's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.78%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HYHG ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged	6.78%	6.97%	6.57%	6.07%	5.58%	4.54%	5.21%	6.06%	6.45%	5.57%	5.37%	6.37%
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, HYXU or HYHG?

On fees, HYXU is cheaper at 0.35% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HYXU or HYHG?

HYXU is cheaper with a 0.35% expense ratio, compared with 0.50% for HYHG.

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

HYHG has the higher dividend yield at 6.78%, compared with 0.00% for HYXU.

What is the main difference between HYXU and HYHG?

HYXU tracks BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index, while HYHG tracks Citi High Yield (Treasury Rate-Hedged) Index. They also come from different issuers: iShares and ProShares. Their fees differ too: 0.35% for HYXU and 0.50% for HYHG.