XB vs. ESHY

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

XB (BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) and ESHY (Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - XB tracks the ICE BofA Single-B US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index while ESHY tracks the JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. Both are passively managed. XB charges 0.30%/yr vs 0.20%/yr for ESHY.

Performance

XB vs. ESHY - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

XB

• 1D: -0.10%
• 1M: 0.65%
• YTD: 2.16%
• 6M: 2.25%
• 1Y: 6.31%
• 3Y*: 8.65%
• 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)

XB vs. ESHY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
XB BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	1.67%
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

XB vs. ESHY — Risk / Return Rank

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

XB

XB Risk / Return Rank: 64
XB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 56
XB Sortino Ratio Rank: 62
XB Omega Ratio Rank: 60
XB Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
XB Martin Ratio Rank: 75

ESHY

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

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.

XB vs. ESHY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (XB) 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.

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.

	XB	ESHY	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.67	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.57	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.32	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.94	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	12.71	—	—

Drawdowns

XB vs. ESHY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XB drawdown since its inception was -9.25%, which is greater than ESHY's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XB and ESHY.

Drawdown Indicators

	XB	ESHY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-9.25%	0.00%	-9.25%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.16%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-5.36%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.39%	0.00%	-0.39%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.30%	0.00%	-1.30%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.50%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XB	ESHY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.08%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	3.06%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.81%	0.00%	+3.81%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.43%	0.00%	+7.43%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.43%	0.00%	+7.43%

XB vs. ESHY - Expense Ratio Comparison

XB has a 0.30% expense ratio, which is higher than ESHY's 0.20% expense ratio.

Dividends

XB vs. ESHY - Dividend Comparison

XB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.05%, while ESHY has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XB BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	7.05%	6.96%	7.74%	7.87%	5.01%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, XB or ESHY?

On fees, ESHY is cheaper at 0.20% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, XB or ESHY?

ESHY is cheaper with a 0.20% expense ratio, compared with 0.30% for XB.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, XB or ESHY?

XB has the higher dividend yield at 7.05%, compared with 0.00% for ESHY.

What is the main difference between XB and ESHY?

XB tracks ICE BofA Single-B US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index, while ESHY tracks JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. They also come from different issuers: BondBloxx and Deutsche Bank. Their fees differ too: 0.30% for XB and 0.20% for ESHY.