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HYDB
US46435G2509
Passive ETFFixed Income

HYDB ETF · iShares High Yield Systematic Bond ETF

The HYDB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: BlackRock High Yield Defensive Bond Index. The HYDB ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 259 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Corporate HY Bonds1M perf.+1.78%
Last price
$46.71
1M perf.
+1.58%
1M flows
-€40M
AuM
€1.31B
TER
0.35%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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HYDB
$46.71

Performance & flows

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HYDB
$46.77
+0.52%
US Corporate HY Bonds
+0.62%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+1.58%
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+0.52%
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+9.20%
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+30.95%
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+26.39%
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+0.15%
+1.99%
+1.17%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
46435G250
ISIN
US46435G2509
AuM
€1.31B
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TER
0.35%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
5/1/2026
$46.77
1D NAV change
+0.15%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
259
Inception date
7/11/2017
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The iShares Edge High Yield Defensive Bond ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated, high yield corporate bonds.
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
+0.52%
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+9.20%
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+30.95%
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+26.39%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
87.01%
Canada
3.41%
United Kingdom
3.30%
Unavailable
1.35%
Other
4.93%
Sectors
Media
5.45%
Real estate investment and services
5.40%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
5.20%
Pipelines
4.81%
Microfinance
4.68%
Communication services
4.06%
It services and computer programming
3.17%
Other financial institutions
2.61%
Unavailable
25.16%
Other
39.46%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 259
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
US0669224778
US17253NAA54
Venture Global LNG, 9.875% 1feb2032, USD
Venture Global LNG, 8.375% 1jun2031, USD
Windstream Escrow, 8.25% 1oct2031, USD
US922966AB20
US982911AA70
CCO Holdings, 4.5% 1may2032, USD
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Nexstar Broadcasting, 4.75% 1nov2028, USD
Coinbase Global, 3.375% 1oct2028, USD
Noble Finance II, 8% 15apr2030, USD
Tronox, 4.625% 15mar2029, USD
JetBlue Airways, 9.875% 20sep2031, USD
US74825NAA54
DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD
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Sustainability

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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 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 HYDB 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.


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

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Holdings review
63.46% of holdings have positive scoring
37.90% of holdings have negative scoring
8.79%
33.45%
21.22%
8.26%
21.92%
7.72%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of April 30, 2026
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HYDB
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of April 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1742
Total AuM
€5.19T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%

Frequently asked questions about HYDB

What does iShares High Yield Systematic Bond ETF, HYDB, invest in?

HYDB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to High Yield Corporate Bonds.

Which benchmark or index does HYDB replicate?

HYDB tracks the BlackRock High Yield Defensive Bond Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.

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

HYDB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was HYDB launched?

HYDB was introduced to the market on July 11, 2017. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of HYDB?

iShares High Yield Systematic Bond ETF, HYDB, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

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

HYDB oversees €1.31B in assets as of May 1, 2026.

How has HYDB performed lately?

Based on data from May 1, 2026, HYDB returned 1.58% over the past month, 0.52% over the last three months and 1.17% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for HYDB?

As of May 1, 2026, HYDB recorded net flows of -€40M over the last month and -€91M year-to-date.

Does HYDB distribute dividends?

HYDB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 7.08%.

What are the main country or region exposures of HYDB?

As of March 31, 2026, HYDB has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.

In which sector or theme does HYDB invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, HYDB focuses largely on Media, Real estate investment and services and Oil and gas extraction and refining.

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

As of March 31, 2026, HYDB holds 259 positions in its portfolio, with 12.37% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in HYDB?

As of March 31, 2026, HYDB top three holdings include US0669224778, US17253NAA54 and Venture Global LNG, 9.875% 1feb2032, USD.

What is the base currency of HYDB?

The base currency of HYDB is USD.

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