XB vs. IBHD

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

XB (BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) and IBHD (iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - XB tracks the ICE BofA Single-B US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index while IBHD tracks the Bloomberg 2024 Term High Yield and Income Index. Both are passively managed. XB charges 0.30%/yr vs 0.35%/yr for IBHD.

Performance

XB vs. IBHD - 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 iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF (IBHD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

XB

• 1D: -0.31%
• 1M: 0.57%
• YTD: 1.82%
• 6M: 2.29%
• 1Y: 7.35%
• 3Y*: 8.35%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

IBHD

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

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

XB vs. IBHD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
XB BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	1.06%
IBHD iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

XB vs. IBHD — Risk / Return Rank

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

XB

XB Risk / Return Rank: 67
XB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 58
XB Sortino Ratio Rank: 65
XB Omega Ratio Rank: 64
XB Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
XB Martin Ratio Rank: 78

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. IBHD - 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 iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF (IBHD). 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	IBHD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.98	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.05	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.39	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.42	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	15.02	—	—
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	IBHD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.98	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.84	—	—

Drawdowns

XB vs. IBHD - Drawdown Comparison

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

Drawdown Indicators

	XB	IBHD	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	-0.47%	0.00%	-0.47%
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	IBHD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.36%	—	—
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. IBHD - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

XB vs. IBHD - Dividend Comparison

XB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.08%, while IBHD has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
IBHD iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XB BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	7.08%	6.96%	7.74%	7.87%	5.01%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, XB or IBHD?

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 IBHD?

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

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

XB has the higher dividend yield at 7.08%, compared with 0.00% for IBHD.

What is the main difference between XB and IBHD?

XB tracks ICE BofA Single-B US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index, while IBHD tracks Bloomberg 2024 Term High Yield and Income Index. They also come from different issuers: BondBloxx and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.30% for XB and 0.35% for IBHD.