SHUS vs. HYLD

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

SHUS (Stratified LargeCap Hedged ETF) and HYLD (High Yield ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - SHUS is a Equity Hedged fund actively managed by Exchange Traded Concepts, while HYLD is a High Yield Bonds fund actively managed by Exchange Traded Concepts. Both are actively managed. SHUS charges 0.79%/yr vs 1.29%/yr for HYLD.

Performance

SHUS vs. HYLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Stratified LargeCap Hedged ETF (SHUS) and High Yield ETF (HYLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SHUS

• 1D: 0.74%
• 1M: 0.95%
• 6M: 8.10%
• YTD: 11.99%
• 1Y: 18.95%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 10.87%

HYLD

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

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
SHUS Stratified LargeCap Hedged ETF	$376.99	$481.64	$2.74K

SHUS vs. HYLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
SHUS Stratified LargeCap Hedged ETF	11.99%	10.89%	-2.65%
HYLD High Yield ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Return for Risk

SHUS vs. HYLD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

SHUS

SHUS Risk / Return Rank: 76
SHUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
SHUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
SHUS Omega Ratio Rank: 75
SHUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 73
SHUS Martin Ratio Rank: 74

HYLD

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

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

SHUS vs. HYLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Stratified LargeCap Hedged ETF (SHUS) and High Yield ETF (HYLD). 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.

	SHUS	HYLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.89	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.77	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.34	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.74	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	9.87	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SHUS	HYLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-14.09%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-6.95%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.33%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.47%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.92%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SHUS	HYLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.87%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	7.39%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	10.09%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	12.41%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	12.41%	—	—

SHUS vs. HYLD - Expense Ratio Comparison

SHUS has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is lower than HYLD's 1.29% expense ratio.

Dividends

SHUS vs. HYLD - Dividend Comparison

SHUS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.23%, while HYLD has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HYLD High Yield ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	4.67%	7.86%	6.45%	7.52%	7.46%	7.97%	7.18%	6.59%	10.87%
SHUS Stratified LargeCap Hedged ETF	1.23%	1.37%	0.26%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, SHUS or HYLD?

On fees, SHUS is cheaper at 0.79% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, SHUS or HYLD?

SHUS is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 1.29% for HYLD.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, SHUS or HYLD?

SHUS has the higher dividend yield at 1.23%, compared with 0.00% for HYLD.

What is the main difference between SHUS and HYLD?

SHUS is categorized as Equity Hedged, while HYLD is High Yield Bonds. Their fees differ too: 0.79% for SHUS and 1.29% for HYLD.