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GHYG ETF · iShares Global High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF
The GHYG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: Markit iBoxx Global Dev High Yield Capped Index. The GHYG ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,997 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Share class
Dist
GBP
Hedged
Last update Yesterday at 3:27 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofInternational Corp HY Bonds1M perf.+0.50%
Last price
£4.65
-0.21%
1M perf.
+0.86%
1M flows
-€679K
AuM
€438M
TER
0.55%
Rating
Not rated
GHYG
£4.65
-0.21%
Performance & flows
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GHYG
£4.64
+2.44%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.86%  | +2.44% | +5.83%  | +27.29%  | +19.11% | +0.20% | +0.20% | +2.14% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/6/2026
£4.64
1D NAV change
+0.08%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1997
Inception date
11/13/2012
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Switzerland (Qualified Investor)
Singapore (Qualified Investor)
Norway
Denmark
Belgium
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
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
GBP distributing hedged
Total AuM of fund
€2.75B
Decimalisation of shares
No
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
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.44% | +5.83% | +27.29% | +19.11% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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2
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7
PRIIPS
1
2
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6
7
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Exposure
Countries
USA
33.48%
United Kingdom
6.08%
France
5.32%
Germany
3.91%
Italy
3.48%
Canada
1.83%
Netherlands
1.48%
Luxembourg
1.31%
Unavailable
36.20%
Other
6.92%
Sectors
Communication services
6.18%
Motor vehicle production
3.45%
Chemical and petrochemical industry
3.27%
Media
2.94%
Power
2.67%
Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology
2.62%
Real estate investment and services
2.44%
Medical services
2.30%
Unavailable
36.20%
Other
37.92%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1997
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
Instl. Cash Ser. - BlackRock ICS USD Liquid Env. Aware Fund
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
US58990CAA18
CCO Holdings, 4.5% 1may2032, USD
EchoStar, 6.75% 30nov2030, USD
CVS Health, 7% 10mar2055, USD (A)
Bellis Acquisition, 8.125% 14may2030, GBP
Vodafone Group, 7% 4apr2079, USD
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Tenet Healthcare, 6.125% 15jun2030, USD
US852234AS26
VMed O2 UK Financing I, 5.62% 15apr2032, EUR
US78488XAA28
US045941AA96
US65346UAB52
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1783
Total AuM
€5.59T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.283%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €779.95B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €165.67B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €138.96B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €132.19B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €124.71B |
Frequently asked questions about GHYG
What does iShares Global High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF, GHYG, invest in?
GHYG is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets High Yield Corporate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does GHYG replicate?
GHYG tracks the Markit iBoxx Global Dev High Yield Capped Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GHYG?
GHYG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was GHYG launched?
GHYG was introduced to the market on November 13, 2012. It trades on Switzerland (Qualified Investor), among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of GHYG?
iShares Global High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF, GHYG, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
Does GHYG have multiple share classes?
Yes, GHYG is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GHYG?
GHYG oversees €438M in assets as of July 6, 2026.
How has GHYG performed lately?
Based on data from July 6, 2026, GHYG returned 0.86% over the past month, 2.44% over the last three months and 2.14% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for GHYG?
As of July 6, 2026, GHYG recorded net flows of -€689K over the last month and +€46M year-to-date.
Does GHYG distribute dividends?
GHYG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 6, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 6.85%.
What are the main country or region exposures of GHYG?
As of May 31, 2026, GHYG has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and France.
In which sector or theme does GHYG invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, GHYG focuses largely on Communication services, Motor vehicle production and Chemical and petrochemical industry.
How many securities does GHYG hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, GHYG holds 1997 positions in its portfolio, with 4.23% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in GHYG?
As of May 31, 2026, GHYG top three holdings include Instl. Cash Ser. - BlackRock ICS USD Liquid Env. Aware Fund, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and US58990CAA18.
What is the base currency of GHYG?
The base currency of GHYG is GBP.
Is GHYG currency-hedged?
GHYG 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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