SCYB vs. HYXU

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

SCYB (Schwab High Yield Bond ETF) and HYXU (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - SCYB tracks the ICE BofA US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index while HYXU tracks the BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index. Both are passively managed. SCYB charges 0.03%/yr vs 0.35%/yr for HYXU.

Performance

SCYB vs. HYXU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Schwab High Yield Bond ETF (SCYB) 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

SCYB

• 1D: -0.29%
• 1M: 0.36%
• YTD: 1.55%
• 6M: 1.87%
• 1Y: 6.99%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HYXU

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

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

SCYB vs. HYXU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
SCYB Schwab High Yield Bond ETF	-0.14%
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%

SCYB vs. HYXU - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	SCYB	HYXU
Consumer Cyclical	10.6%	-
Communication Services	8.9%	100.0%
Industrials	8.7%	-
Healthcare	5.8%	-
Energy	5.8%	-
Financial Services	4.9%	-
Technology	4.5%	-
Real Estate	4.2%	-
Basic Materials	3.5%	-
Consumer Defensive	2.5%	-
Utilities	2.0%	-

Return for Risk

SCYB vs. HYXU — Risk / Return Rank

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

SCYB

SCYB Risk / Return Rank: 59
SCYB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 54
SCYB Sortino Ratio Rank: 58
SCYB Omega Ratio Rank: 59
SCYB Calmar Ratio Rank: 57
SCYB Martin Ratio Rank: 68

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.

SCYB vs. HYXU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab High Yield Bond ETF (SCYB) 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.

	SCYB	HYXU	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.88	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.81	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.37	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.87	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	12.87	—	—
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

	SCYB	HYXU	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.88	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.68	—	—

Drawdowns

SCYB vs. HYXU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SCYB drawdown since its inception was -4.92%, which is greater than HYXU's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SCYB and HYXU.

Drawdown Indicators

	SCYB	HYXU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-4.92%	0.00%	-4.92%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.44%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.33%	0.00%	-0.33%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.52%	0.00%	-0.52%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.54%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SCYB	HYXU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.07%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.93%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.76%	0.00%	+3.76%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	5.13%	0.00%	+5.13%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	5.13%	0.00%	+5.13%

SCYB vs. HYXU - Expense Ratio Comparison

SCYB has a 0.03% expense ratio, which is lower than HYXU's 0.35% expense ratio.

Dividends

SCYB vs. HYXU - Dividend Comparison

SCYB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.94%, while HYXU has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SCYB Schwab High Yield Bond ETF	6.94%	6.99%	7.06%	3.36%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, SCYB or HYXU?

On fees, SCYB is cheaper at 0.03% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, SCYB or HYXU?

SCYB is cheaper with a 0.03% expense ratio, compared with 0.35% for HYXU.

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

SCYB has the higher dividend yield at 6.94%, compared with 0.00% for HYXU.

What is the main difference between SCYB and HYXU?

SCYB tracks ICE BofA US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index, while HYXU tracks BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index. They also come from different issuers: Charles Schwab and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.03% for SCYB and 0.35% for HYXU.