| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $79.71 | Delayed · 2026-07-10 |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% | $49 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | iBoxx High Yield Corporate | Benchmark |
| Category | High-yield bonds | Asset class |
| Issuer | BlackRock | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2007 | Launched |
| 1-year return | -1.4% | Trailing 12 months |
| 3-year return | +1.9% | Annualized |
| 5-year return | -2.0% | Annualized |
| Volatility | +7.6% | Annualized, monthly |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG)
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is a High-yield bonds ETF from BlackRock that tracks the iBoxx High Yield Corporate, with a 0.49% annual expense ratio. It has returned -1.4% over the past year and -2.0% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2007.
Share price
$79.71
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.49%
$49 per $10k / yr
1-year return
-1.4%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
-2.0%
Annualized
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the HYG ETF?
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is a High-yield bonds exchange-traded fund from BlackRock that tracks the iBoxx High Yield Corporate. Launched in 2007, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.49%.
How has HYG performed?
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF has returned -1.4% over the past year and -2.0% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +7.6%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.4% |
| 3 years (annualized) | +1.9% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -2.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | +7.6% |
How much does HYG cost?
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF charges a 0.49% expense ratio — about $49 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) FAQ
What does the HYG ETF track?
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) tracks the iBoxx High Yield Corporate and is classified as a High-yield bonds fund. It is issued by BlackRock and launched in 2007, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the HYG expense ratio?
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.49%, or about $49 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the HYG return this year?
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) returned -1.4% over the trailing twelve months and -2.0% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is HYG?
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF has an annualized volatility of about +7.6%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this HYG data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with BlackRock. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
BlackRock. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.
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