SNLN vs. HYXU

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

SNLN (Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF) and HYXU (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - SNLN tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Leveraged Loan Index while HYXU tracks the BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index. Both are passively managed. SNLN charges 0.75%/yr vs 0.35%/yr for HYXU.

Performance

SNLN vs. HYXU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF (SNLN) 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

SNLN

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

HYXU

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

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

SNLN vs. HYXU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
SNLN Highland iBoxx Senior Loan ETF	0.00%
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%

SNLN vs. HYXU - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	SNLN	HYXU
Industrials	100.0%	-
Basic Materials	-	-
Communication Services	-	100.0%
Consumer Cyclical	-	-
Consumer Defensive	-	-
Energy	-	-
Financial Services	-	-
Healthcare	-	-
Real Estate	-	-
Technology	-	-
Utilities	-	-

Return for Risk

SNLN vs. HYXU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

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

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

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SNLN	HYXU	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	HYXU	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%	—

SNLN vs. HYXU - Expense Ratio Comparison

SNLN has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than HYXU's 0.35% expense ratio.

Dividends

SNLN vs. HYXU - Dividend Comparison

Neither SNLN nor HYXU has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, SNLN or HYXU?

On fees, HYXU is cheaper at 0.35% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, SNLN or HYXU?

HYXU is cheaper with a 0.35% expense ratio, compared with 0.75% for SNLN.

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

SNLN and HYXU have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between SNLN and HYXU?

SNLN tracks Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Leveraged Loan Index, while HYXU tracks BBG Pan-European High Yield (Euro) Total Return 100% USD Hedged Index. They also come from different issuers: Highland Capital Management and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.75% for SNLN and 0.35% for HYXU.