HYXU vs. IWM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HYXU (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) and IWM (iShares Russell 2000 ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - HYXU is a High Yield Bonds fund tracking the BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index, while IWM is a Small Cap Blend Equities fund tracking the Russell 2000 Index. Both are passively managed. HYXU charges 0.35%/yr vs 0.19%/yr for IWM.

Performance

HYXU vs. IWM - 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 iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM). 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*: —

IWM

• 1D: 1.51%
• 1M: 3.34%
• YTD: 18.84%
• 6M: 16.56%
• 1Y: 41.60%
• 3Y*: 19.00%
• 5Y*: 6.43%
• 10Y*: 10.97%

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

HYXU vs. IWM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF	-0.01%

HYXU vs. IWM - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	HYXU	IWM
Communication Services	100.0%	2.0%
Basic Materials	-	4.5%
Consumer Cyclical	-	7.8%
Consumer Defensive	-	2.1%
Energy	-	6.0%
Financial Services	-	15.8%
Healthcare	-	15.8%
Industrials	-	17.1%
Real Estate	-	5.7%
Technology	-	19.5%
Utilities	-	3.0%

Return for Risk

HYXU vs. IWM — Risk / Return Rank

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

IWM

IWM Risk / Return Rank: 68
IWM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 67
IWM Sortino Ratio Rank: 66
IWM Omega Ratio Rank: 59
IWM Calmar Ratio Rank: 76
IWM Martin Ratio Rank: 73

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. IWM - 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 iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM). 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	IWM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.18	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.29	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.48	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.37	—

Drawdowns

HYXU vs. IWM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HYXU drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum IWM drawdown of -59.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HYXU and IWM.

Drawdown Indicators

	HYXU	IWM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-59.05%	+59.05%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.03%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-27.50%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-31.91%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.13%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.01%	+0.01%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-10.77%	+10.77%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	3.10%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HYXU	IWM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.70%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	13.60%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	19.19%	-19.19%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	22.53%	-22.53%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	23.04%	-23.04%

HYXU vs. IWM - Expense Ratio Comparison

HYXU has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is higher than IWM's 0.19% expense ratio.

Dividends

HYXU vs. IWM - Dividend Comparison

HYXU has not paid dividends to shareholders, while IWM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.87%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
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%
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF	0.87%	1.04%	1.15%	1.35%	1.48%	0.94%	1.04%	1.26%	1.40%	1.26%	1.38%	1.54%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HYXU or IWM?

On fees, IWM is cheaper at 0.19% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HYXU or IWM?

IWM is cheaper with a 0.19% expense ratio, compared with 0.35% for HYXU.

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

IWM has the higher dividend yield at 0.87%, compared with 0.00% for HYXU.

What is the main difference between HYXU and IWM?

HYXU is categorized as High Yield Bonds, while IWM is Small Cap Blend Equities. HYXU tracks BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index, while IWM tracks Russell 2000 Index. Their fees differ too: 0.35% for HYXU and 0.19% for IWM.