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HYG ETF · iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
The HYG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index. The HYG ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,337 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofIntl HY Bonds1M perf.-0.94%
Last price
$79.20
1M perf.
-1.23%
1M flows
-€1.65B
AuM
€13.16B
E/R
0.49%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
HYG
$79.20
Performance & flows
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December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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HYG
$79.30
-0.02%
Intl HY Bonds
+0.11%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.23%  | -0.02%  | +7.04%  | +29.29% | +20.45% | -1.10% | -0.57% | -0.57% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$79.31
1D NAV change
-0.29%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1337
Inception date
4/4/2007
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
Netherlands
United States
Finland
Sweden
United Kingdom
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate 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
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.02% | +7.04% | +29.29% | +20.45% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
89.50%
Canada
2.93%
United Kingdom
2.17%
Other
5.45%
Sectors
Media
6.80%
Communication services
3.99%
Pipelines
3.75%
Medical services
3.48%
It services and computer programming
3.27%
Real estate investment and services
3.13%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
3.11%
Power
2.99%
Unavailable
24.53%
Other
44.96%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1337
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
US0669224778
US68288AAA51
Mozart Debt Merger Sub, 3.875% 1apr2029, USD
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
CCO Holdings, 5.125% 1may2027, USD
DISH Network, 11.75% 15nov2027, USD
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Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
US982911AA70
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about HYG ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
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.
HYG’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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66.88% of holdings have positive scoring
33.07% of holdings have negative scoring
6.61%
29.63%
30.64%
8.71%
17.05%
7.32%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining < 1% of holdings
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
IBOXHY Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.9T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about HYG
What does iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, HYG, invest in?
HYG is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets High Yield Corporate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does HYG replicate?
HYG tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of HYG?
HYG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.49%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was HYG launched?
HYG was introduced to the market on April 4, 2007. It trades on Netherlands, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of HYG?
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, HYG, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of HYG?
HYG oversees €13.16B in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has HYG performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, HYG returned -1.23% over the past month, -0.02% over the last three months and -0.57% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for HYG?
As of March 13, 2026, HYG recorded net flows of -€1.66B over the last month and -€3.81B year-to-date.
Does HYG distribute dividends?
HYG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.88%.
What are the main country or region exposures of HYG?
As of January 31, 2026, HYG has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does HYG invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, HYG focuses largely on Media, Communication services and Pipelines.
How many securities does HYG hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, HYG holds 1337 positions in its portfolio, with 5.45% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in HYG?
As of January 31, 2026, HYG top three holdings include US0669224778, US68288AAA51 and Mozart Debt Merger Sub, 3.875% 1apr2029, USD.
What is the base currency of HYG?
The base currency of HYG is USD.
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