HYG ETF — Holdings & Analysis

The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF aims to replicate the performance of a specific market benchmark. 0.49% expense ratio, $18.0B AUM, 1330 holdings, inception 2007.

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis

The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF aims to replicate the performance of a specific market benchmark. 0.49% expense ratio, $18.0B AUM, 1330 holdings, inception 2007.

ETF Overview

This benchmark comprises corporate bonds with lower credit ratings, issued in U.S. dollars, which typically offer higher yields in exchange for increased risk.

The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF aims to replicate the performance of a specific market benchmark. This benchmark comprises corporate bonds with lower credit ratings, issued in U.S. dollars, which typically offer higher yields in exchange for increased risk. iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF provides exposure to the fixed income market. The portfolio is broadly diversified with 1330 holdings. It is heavily weighted toward Utilities (99.6%), reflecting a sector-tilted strategy.

Risk Metrics

With 1330 holdings, the fund offers broad diversification that mitigates individual security risk. Heavy allocation to Utilities (99.6%) means sector-specific downturns could disproportionately affect performance. A beta of 0.66 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market.

Expense Ratio

0.49%

What does HYG hold?

Holding	Weight
BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency (XTSLA)	1.04%

How Is the Fund Allocated?

Sector	Weight
Utilities	99.6%
Real Estate	0.4%

Country	Weight
United States	85.7%
Canada	3.7%
United Kingdom	2.0%
Luxembourg	1.3%
France	1.0%
Netherlands	1.0%
Japan	0.9%
Cayman Islands	0.8%
Other	0.6%
Ireland	0.6%

Dividend Yield

5.94%

JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF (JPIB) — 0.50% expense ratio
IDX Dynamic Fixed Income ETF (DYFI) — 1.12% expense ratio
Invesco Taxable Municipal Bond ETF (BAB) — 0.28% expense ratio
Academy Veteran Impact ETF (VETZ) — 0.35% expense ratio
iShares MBS ETF (MBB) — 0.04% expense ratio
iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF (IBID) — 0.10% expense ratio
Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF (BLTD) — 0.23% expense ratio
JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JMTG) — 0.24% expense ratio

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) (Equity) — 0.19% expense ratio
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) (Equity) — 0.72% expense ratio
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) (Equity) — 0.32% expense ratio
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) (Equity) — 0.72% expense ratio
iShares FinTech Active ETF (BPAY) (Equity) — 0.66% expense ratio
iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) (Equity) — 0.47% expense ratio

Risk Metrics

Beta: 0.66

Questions & Answers

What is iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG)?

With $18.0B in assets under management, it is one of the larger funds in its category.

What is the expense ratio for HYG?

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.49%, which is considered moderate for fixed income ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $49.

Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.

What sectors does HYG invest in?

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF allocates across 2 sectors. The largest sector exposures are Utilities (99.6%), Real Estate (0.4%). The fund is heavily concentrated in Utilities.

How long has HYG been around?

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF was launched in 2007, making it 19 years old. With over a decade of history, it has navigated various market conditions. It is managed by IShares.

Does HYG pay dividends?

Yes, iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 5.94%. This is a high-yield ETF relative to the broader market. Dividend distributions are typically paid quarterly, though the amount can vary.