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GHYS
IE00B8KQFS66
Passive ETFFixed Income

GHYS ETF · iShares Global High Yield Corp Bond GBP Hedged UCITS ETF (Dist)

The GHYS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: Markit iBoxx Global Developed Liquid High Yield Capped Index. The GHYS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,693 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofInternational Corp HY Bonds1M perf.+1.06%
Last price
£89.79
+0.28%
1M perf.
+1.10%
1M flows
+€6.1M
AuM
€157M
TER
0.55%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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GHYS
£89.79
+0.28%

Performance & flows

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GHYS
£89.51
+2.28%
International Corp HY Bonds
+2.73%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+1.10%
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+2.28%
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+6.21%
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+26.02%
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+19.34%
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+0.32%
+2.74%
+1.76%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00B8KQFS66
AuM
€157M
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TER
0.55%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
6/16/2026
£89.42
1D NAV change
-0.02%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1693
Inception date
6/25/2013
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
United Kingdom
Liechtenstein
Singapore (Qualified Investor)
Saudi Arabia (Qualified Investor)
Ireland
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
GBP
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of high yield corporate bonds from issuers in developed markets.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+2.28%
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+6.21%
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+26.02%
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+19.34%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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PRIIPS
1
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7
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Exposure

Countries
USA
54.54%
France
6.59%
United Kingdom
6.03%
Germany
4.59%
Italy
3.85%
Canada
1.95%
Netherlands
1.56%
Luxembourg
1.27%
Unavailable
11.96%
Other
7.66%
Sectors
Communication services
6.55%
Motor vehicle production
3.88%
Chemical and petrochemical industry
3.34%
Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology
3.06%
Media
2.99%
Power
2.76%
Medical services
2.68%
Real estate investment and services
2.68%
Unavailable
34.68%
Other
37.37%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1693
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of April 30, 2026
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about GHYS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


GHYS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.

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Holdings review
74.54% of holdings have positive scoring
28.83% of holdings have negative scoring
13.16%
45.14%
16.24%
9.41%
14.27%
5.16%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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GHYS
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
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Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

iShares
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Number of funds
1775
Total AuM
€5.42T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.283%

Frequently asked questions about GHYS

What does iShares Global High Yield Corp Bond GBP Hedged UCITS ETF (Dist), GHYS, invest in?

GHYS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets High Yield Corporate Bonds.

Which benchmark or index does GHYS replicate?

GHYS tracks the Markit iBoxx Global Developed Liquid High Yield (GBP Hedged) Total Return Capped - GBP, through a optimized sampling replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GHYS?

GHYS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was GHYS launched?

GHYS was introduced to the market on June 25, 2013. It trades on United Kingdom, among other exchanges

Who is the ETF issuer of GHYS?

iShares Global High Yield Corp Bond GBP Hedged UCITS ETF (Dist), GHYS, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GHYS?

GHYS oversees €157M in assets as of June 16, 2026.

How has GHYS performed lately?

Based on data from June 16, 2026, GHYS returned 1.10% over the past month, 2.28% over the last three months and 1.76% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for GHYS?

As of June 16, 2026, GHYS recorded net flows of +€6.1M over the last month and -€12M year-to-date.

Does GHYS distribute dividends?

GHYS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 16, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.70%.

What are the main country or region exposures of GHYS?

As of April 30, 2026, GHYS has significant geographic allocations in USA, France and United Kingdom.

In which sector or theme does GHYS invest in?

As of April 30, 2026, GHYS focuses largely on Communication services, Motor vehicle production and Chemical and petrochemical industry.

How many securities does GHYS hold and how diversified is it?

As of April 30, 2026, GHYS holds 1693 positions in its portfolio, with 4.09% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in GHYS?

As of April 30, 2026, GHYS top three holdings include CCO Holdings, 4.5% 1may2032, USD, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and EchoStar, 6.75% 30nov2030, USD.

What is the base currency of GHYS?

The base currency of GHYS is GBP.

Is GHYS currency-hedged?

GHYS is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.

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