IBHK vs. HYXU

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

IBHK (iShares iBonds 2031 Term High Yield and Income ETF) and HYXU (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds from iShares - IBHK tracks the Bloomberg 2031 Term High Yield and Income Index while HYXU tracks the BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index. Both are passively managed. Both charge a 0.35% expense ratio.

Performance

IBHK vs. HYXU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares iBonds 2031 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHK) and iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF (HYXU). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

IBHK

• 1D: 0.20%
• 1M: 0.48%
• YTD: 1.87%
• 6M: 2.21%
• 1Y: 7.36%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HYXU

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

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

IBHK vs. HYXU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
IBHK iShares iBonds 2031 Term High Yield and Income ETF	-0.06%
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

IBHK vs. HYXU — Risk / Return Rank

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

IBHK

IBHK Risk / Return Rank: 58
IBHK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 54
IBHK Sortino Ratio Rank: 59
IBHK Omega Ratio Rank: 57
IBHK Calmar Ratio Rank: 54
IBHK Martin Ratio Rank: 64

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.

IBHK vs. HYXU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares iBonds 2031 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHK) and iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF (HYXU). 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.

	IBHK	HYXU	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.82	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.75	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.35	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.62	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	11.53	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	IBHK	HYXU	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.82	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.56	—	—

Drawdowns

IBHK vs. HYXU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum IBHK drawdown since its inception was -4.83%, which is greater than HYXU's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IBHK and HYXU.

Drawdown Indicators

	IBHK	HYXU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-4.83%	0.00%	-4.83%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.82%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.20%	0.00%	-0.20%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.49%	0.00%	-0.49%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.64%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	IBHK	HYXU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.26%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	3.19%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	4.06%	0.00%	+4.06%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	5.12%	0.00%	+5.12%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	5.12%	0.00%	+5.12%

IBHK vs. HYXU - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both IBHK and HYXU have an expense ratio of 0.35%.

Dividends

IBHK vs. HYXU - Dividend Comparison

IBHK's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.47%, while HYXU has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
IBHK iShares iBonds 2031 Term High Yield and Income ETF	6.47%	6.52%	4.02%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, IBHK or HYXU?

Both ETFs have the same 0.35% expense ratio. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, IBHK or HYXU?

IBHK and HYXU have the same expense ratio: 0.35% per year.

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

IBHK has the higher dividend yield at 6.47%, compared with 0.00% for HYXU.

What is the main difference between IBHK and HYXU?

IBHK tracks Bloomberg 2031 Term High Yield and Income Index, while HYXU tracks BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index.