K vs. USHY

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

K (Kellogg Company) is a stock, while USHY (iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) is High Yield Bonds fund tracking the ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index. At a 0.14 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

K vs. USHY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Kellogg Company (K) and iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

K

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

USHY

• 1D: 0.03%
• 1M: 0.59%
• YTD: 1.75%
• 6M: 2.37%
• 1Y: 6.90%
• 3Y*: 8.94%
• 5Y*: 4.21%
• 10Y*: —

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

K vs. USHY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
K Kellogg Company	0.00%	5.99%	49.75%	-7.44%	14.35%	7.44%	-6.78%	26.08%	-13.32%	13.20%
USHY iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	1.75%	8.81%	8.45%	12.73%	-11.18%	5.02%	6.17%	14.24%	-2.41%	0.16%

Correlation

The correlation between K and USHY is 0.12, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.12
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.11
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.09
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 26, 2017	0.14

Return for Risk

K vs. USHY — Risk / Return Rank

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

K

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

USHY

USHY Risk / Return Rank: 71
USHY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 66
USHY Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
USHY Omega Ratio Rank: 71
USHY Calmar Ratio Rank: 65
USHY Martin Ratio Rank: 77

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.

K vs. USHY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kellogg Company (K) and iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY). 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.

	K	USHY	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	1.88	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	2.83	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.36	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	2.85	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	12.77	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	K	USHY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-22.44%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-2.43%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-4.66%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-15.56%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	0.00%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-2.66%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	0.54%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	K	USHY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	1.20%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	2.96%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	3.69%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	7.35%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	8.24%	—

Dividends

K vs. USHY - Dividend Comparison

K has not paid dividends to shareholders, while USHY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.90%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
K Kellogg Company	1.39%	2.76%	2.79%	10.56%	3.28%	3.59%	3.66%	3.27%	3.86%	3.12%	2.77%	2.74%
USHY iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	6.90%	6.79%	6.89%	6.63%	6.08%	5.07%	5.30%	5.92%	6.30%	0.73%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both K and USHY in my portfolio?

K and USHY have a correlation of 0.12, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.