XB vs. HYXU

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

XB (BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) and HYXU (iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - XB tracks the ICE BofA Single-B 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. XB charges 0.30%/yr vs 0.35%/yr for HYXU.

Performance

XB vs. HYXU - 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 iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF (HYXU). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

XB

• 1D: 0.17%
• 1M: 0.64%
• YTD: 1.99%
• 6M: 2.60%
• 1Y: 7.31%
• 3Y*: 8.50%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HYXU

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

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

XB vs. HYXU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
XB BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%

XB vs. HYXU - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	XB	HYXU
Industrials	9.9%	-
Consumer Cyclical	9.3%	-
Energy	5.2%	-
Communication Services	5.2%	100.0%
Technology	5.0%	-
Healthcare	4.3%	-
Basic Materials	4.1%	-
Real Estate	3.1%	-
Consumer Defensive	3.0%	-
Financial Services	2.3%	-
Utilities	1.1%	-

Return for Risk

XB vs. HYXU — Risk / Return Rank

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

XB

XB Risk / Return Rank: 68
XB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 59
XB Sortino Ratio Rank: 67
XB Omega Ratio Rank: 66
XB Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
XB Martin Ratio Rank: 79

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. HYXU - 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 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.

	XB	HYXU	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.97	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.03	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.39	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.40	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	14.93	—	—
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

	XB	HYXU	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.97	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.85	—	—

Drawdowns

XB vs. HYXU - Drawdown Comparison

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

Drawdown Indicators

	XB	HYXU	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	-0.29%	0.00%	-0.29%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.32%	0.00%	-1.32%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.49%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XB	HYXU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.37%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.97%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.74%	0.00%	+3.74%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.44%	0.00%	+7.44%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.44%	0.00%	+7.44%

XB vs. HYXU - Expense Ratio Comparison

XB has a 0.30% expense ratio, which is lower than HYXU's 0.35% expense ratio.

Dividends

XB vs. HYXU - Dividend Comparison

XB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.07%, while HYXU has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
HYXU iShares Euro High Yield Corporate Bond USD Hedged ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XB BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	7.07%	6.96%	7.74%	7.87%	5.01%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, XB or HYXU?

On fees, XB is cheaper at 0.30% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, XB or HYXU?

XB is cheaper with a 0.30% expense ratio, compared with 0.35% for HYXU.

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

XB has the higher dividend yield at 7.07%, compared with 0.00% for HYXU.

What is the main difference between XB and HYXU?

XB tracks ICE BofA Single-B 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: BondBloxx and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.30% for XB and 0.35% for HYXU.