IBHD vs. DADS

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

IBHD (iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF) and DADS (Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds. IBHD is passively managed, while DADS is actively managed. IBHD charges 0.35%/yr vs 1.04%/yr for DADS.

Performance

IBHD vs. DADS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF (IBHD) and Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF (DADS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

IBHD

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

DADS

• 1D: -0.65%
• 1M: 0.92%
• YTD: 14.24%
• 6M: 12.10%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

IBHD vs. DADS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
IBHD iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF	0.00%
DADS Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF	16.72%

Return for Risk

IBHD vs. DADS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF (IBHD) and Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF (DADS). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

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

Drawdowns

IBHD vs. DADS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum IBHD drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum DADS drawdown of -17.07%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IBHD and DADS.

Drawdown Indicators

	IBHD	DADS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-17.07%	+17.07%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-2.88%	+2.88%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-7.35%	+7.35%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	IBHD	DADS	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	17.69%	-17.69%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	17.69%	-17.69%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	17.69%	-17.69%

IBHD vs. DADS - Expense Ratio Comparison

IBHD has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is lower than DADS's 1.04% expense ratio.

Dividends

IBHD vs. DADS - Dividend Comparison

IBHD has not paid dividends to shareholders, while DADS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.77%.

Position	TTM	2025
DADS Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF	2.77%	1.83%
IBHD iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, IBHD or DADS?

On fees, IBHD 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, IBHD or DADS?

IBHD is cheaper with a 0.35% expense ratio, compared with 1.04% for DADS.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, IBHD or DADS?

DADS has the higher dividend yield at 2.77%, compared with 0.00% for IBHD.

What is the main difference between IBHD and DADS?

They also come from different issuers: iShares and Alphabit. Their fees differ too: 0.35% for IBHD and 1.04% for DADS.