iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG BondUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency | XTSLA | 1.38% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is a Bond ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.49% and $17B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency. The ETF currently yields 5.82% in dividends. Year-to-date, HYG has returned +0.98%.
The underlying index is a rules-based index consisting of U.S. dollar-denominated, high yield corporate bonds for sale in the U.S. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that the advisor believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
FAQ — HYG
What is the TER of HYG (iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF)?
HYG has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49 % per year. That sits above the bond category median (0.15 % across 8 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has HYG delivered?
Performance for HYG: YTD: +0.98 % · 3-year p.a.: +8.50 % · 5-year p.a.: +3.80 %. Over 5 years, HYG outperforms the bond category median of +0.02 % by +3.78 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of HYG?
The five largest positions in HYG are: XTSLA. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does HYG pay dividends?
HYG has a current dividend yield of 5.82 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for HYG?
HYG is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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