IBHD vs. ESHY

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

IBHD (iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF) and ESHY (Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - IBHD tracks the Bloomberg 2024 Term High Yield and Income Index while ESHY tracks the JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. Both are passively managed. IBHD charges 0.35%/yr vs 0.20%/yr for ESHY.

Performance

IBHD vs. ESHY - 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 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

IBHD

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• 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)

IBHD vs. ESHY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
IBHD iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF	0.00%
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

IBHD vs. ESHY - 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 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

IBHD vs. ESHY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum IBHD 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 IBHD and ESHY.

Drawdown Indicators

	IBHD	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

	IBHD	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%

IBHD vs. ESHY - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

IBHD vs. ESHY - Dividend Comparison

Neither IBHD nor ESHY has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, IBHD 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, IBHD or ESHY?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between IBHD and ESHY?

IBHD tracks Bloomberg 2024 Term High Yield and Income 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 IBHD and 0.20% for ESHY.