iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

HYG tracks a market-weighted index of US high-yield corporate debt.

With all the euphoria in the market, junk bonds help calm the noise. Why? Because firms that issue bonds are generally looking to raise capital for growth, expansion, debt restructuring or other cash-flow for their business.

Are Junk Bonds (HYG) Flashing Warning Sign To Investors?

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

The iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) and the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) ETFs have grown to become some of the most popular dividend funds among retirees, accumulating $35 billion and $15 billion in assets.

HYG vs JEPI: Which is the better dividend ETF to buy?

Default risk is rising, and high-yield credit is underpriced; I recommend caution until after a credit event for better opportunities. The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF offers access to high-yield bonds but is sensitive to economic cycles. HYG's broad indexing and low fees are attractive, but its market-value weighting leans towards highly indebted companies, increasing risk.

HYG: Not The Time, But Worth It After A Credit Dislocation

Evaluating iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF as an investment option at its current market price. I was previously bullish on HYG, which has shown solid gains, but now I have a more moderate stance. Coverage ratios and spreads across the high yield sector are on the decline, suggesting patience is probably the best outlook going forward.

HYG: Easy Money Has Been Made With High Yield Bonds (Rating Downgrade)

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The U.S. high yield bond ETF category has a new asset leader. The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) is now the largest high yield bond ETF in the market, with assets totaling $15.9 billion as of Aug.15.

High Yield Bond ETFs Have New Asset Leader

I wrote about long bonds TLT starting in June and how they could be the next big trade. They were, but for a week or so only at this point.

Investors Should Watch High Yield Debt Right Now

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Hello! Bonds seemed more appealing to ETF investors than ever before in July, based on flow data from State Street. This week's ETF Wrap looks at what's driving investors' appetite for fixed income lately, and where their money flowed within fixed income.

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These four ETFs have different yields and risk profiles. Exchange-traded funds provide a diverse portfolio.

4 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Generate Passive Income

High-yield bond funds like HYG offer stable and attractive income streams, appealing to retirees seeking passive income. That being said, some bad news is emerging for the high-yield space. We share our concerns with the sector and with HYG in particular, and we discuss what we like better.

Very Bad News For High-Yield Bonds: HYG

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is the largest “junk bond” ETF in the market and is often used as a benchmark. The yield is attractive, but both price and distributions have suffered a decay for years. If HYG doesn't look compelling as a long-term investment, it may be useful in tactical allocation strategies.

HYG: A Benchmark In Junk Bonds, But Not The Best ETF In This Field

Statistically, one of the most bullish days of the year, July 1st was rather surprising. Our family of stock market ETFs was not so happy on Monday.

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We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher average volumes in the second quarter and are thus the top 10 funds in terms of trading volume.

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During LSEG Lipper's fund flows week that ended June 19, 2024, investors were overall net redeemers of fund assets for the first week in three, removing a net $30.0 billion. Taxable bond funds, alternative investments, and tax-exempt bond funds posted net inflows. Conventional equity funds posted a weekly return of positive 0.19%, the third straight week of gains.

U.S. Weekly Fund Flows Insight Report: Equity ETFs See Their Third Outflow Over The Last 4 Weeks

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Junk bonds are beating the broader U.S. fixed-income market so far in 2024 — but pummeled Treasurys have attempted a comeback lately.

Junk bonds are beating the broader market so far in 2024 — but watch this shift

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Investors have embraced taking on credit risk recently but industrywide have also favored actively managed ETFs. With its latest active offering, BlackRock seeks to tap into both trends.

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During LSEG Lipper's fund-flows week that ended June 5, 2024, investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets for the sixth week in seven, adding a net $39.4 billion. Mixed-assets funds (-$389 million) and alternative investments (-$186 million) reported outflows. In aggregate, spot bitcoin ETFs saw an inflow (+$1.2 billion) over the week, led by Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) which logged its largest inflow (+$602 million) since the week ending March 13, 2024.

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Money Market Funds Add $29.2 Billion During First Week Of June

PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF

The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is the largest "junk bond" ETF. The PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF has better return data but seems to have a higher risk portfolio. Both ETFs are reviewed in depth and then compared. My conclusion: it is a toss-up as to which is the better ETF to hold short-term and/or long-term.

HYS Vs. HYG: Little To Differentiate These HY Corporate ETFs

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The U.S. interest rate environment is highly uncertain and though we might see lower interest rates in late 2024, there's no way to be sure.. Although I hold a specific view of interest rates, many might disagree.

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Invesco Senior Loan ETF

Federal Reserve hikes have led to sharply higher rates across fixed-income asset classes. High-yield bonds and senior loans offer particularly attractive yields, in the 7.5% - 10.5% range. Yields are much higher than in the past, and when compared to equities.

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Over the last month, the top ten most shorted ETFs have attracted Inflows of $5.6B. As equity markets in the US continue to set record highs, investors appear to expect the bull market to continue. ETF flow data and securities finance short interest data remain key to understanding investor behavior.

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Performance-wise April became the worst month of 2024 for Wall Street. However, the S&P 500, the total stock market and the total bond market ETFs witnessed maximum asset accumulation in the month.

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High-yield, or “junk,” bonds outperformed in a turbulent April for financial assets, showing surprising resilience despite a sharp spike in volatility in benchmark borrowing rates.

What junk? High-yield bonds outperform in a turbulent April

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The largest high yield bond ETFs have been out of favor for much of 2024. However, many advisors recently told VettaFi they think the style will perform best going forward.

Taking on More Credit and Less Rate Risk

Bonds issued by companies with a credit rating of BB or lower by S&P or Fitch, or Ba or lower by Moody's, are considered junk bonds.

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