SNLN vs. ESHY

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF (SNLN) and Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ESHY).

SNLN and ESHY are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. SNLN is a passively managed fund by Highland Capital Management that tracks the performance of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Leveraged Loan Index. It was launched on Nov 8, 2012. ESHY is a passively managed fund by Deutsche Bank that tracks the performance of the JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. It was launched on Mar 3, 2015. Both SNLN and ESHY are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

SNLN vs. ESHY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF (SNLN) and Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ESHY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

SNLN vs. ESHY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
SNLN Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF	0.00%
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%

Returns By Period

SNLN

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 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)

SNLN vs. ESHY - Expense Ratio Comparison

SNLN has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than ESHY's 0.20% expense ratio.

SNLN

Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF

ESHY

Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

Return for Risk

SNLN vs. ESHY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF (SNLN) 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.

Dividends

SNLN vs. ESHY - Dividend Comparison

Neither SNLN nor ESHY has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
SNLN Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF	0.00%	5.50%	4.88%	2.83%	3.21%	4.72%	5.03%	4.75%	4.36%	4.36%
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SNLN	ESHY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	0.00%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	0.00%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	0.00%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SNLN	ESHY	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.00%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	0.00%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	0.00%	—