Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETFHYLB
HYLB
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
162% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.61M | Put options by funds: $615K
22% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 32
14% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q4 2024] → 8 (+1) [Q1 2025]
4.63% more ownership
Funds ownership: 73.48% [Q4 2024] → 78.11% (+4.63%) [Q1 2025]
3% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 75 | Existing positions reduced: 73
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.42B [Q4 2024] → $3.51B (+$85.8M) [Q1 2025]
0% less funds holding
Funds holding: 224 [Q4 2024] → 223 (-1) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for HYLB.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
DWS: A Long History of Differentiation
DWS has operated in the ETF space via its Xtrackers family of funds in the US for nearly 20 years. It has flown under the radar compared to the largest ETF issuers.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
HYLB: Spreads Are Rising But The Market Is Still Too Optimistic
HYLB tracks the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index, reflecting U.S. high-yield corporate bonds. It is well-diversified with 1,200 holdings, mainly BB-rated, but exposed to economic shifts and higher default risks due to meaningful cyclical sector exposure. Current market conditions are discouraging when it comes to junk bond exposure.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
Undercovered ETFs: Nuclear, Uranium, China, India +
The 'Undercovered' Dozen series highlights lesser-covered ETFs, offering insights from various authors on potential investment opportunities and market trends. Global X Uranium ETF is seen as well-placed for a uranium bull market, driven by increasing demand for nuclear energy from major tech companies. iShares MSCI India ETF offers exposure to India's fast-growing economy, presenting perhaps a strong investment opportunity despite recent pullbacks due to shifts towards the Chinese market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
HYLB: A Cheap Fee Doesn't Make This Asset Class More Attractive
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is a broad market fund in high-yield bonds with a 6% yield. HYLB's portfolio is diversified across sectors, with a focus on consumer discretionary and communication services. Since its inception, HYLB has marginally outperformed its competitors HYG and JNK, and has a lower fee.
Positive
ETF Trends
9 months ago
High Yield Bond ETFs Have New Asset Leader
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.
Neutral
Invezz
1 year ago
Junk bonds: Avoid the HYLS ETF and buy ANGL and HYLB instead
High-yield corporate bonds are generating strong returns this year, helped by higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Most of these ETFs are yielding over 6%, higher than short-term government bonds and dividends.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
HYLB: Good, Cheap High-Yield Bond ETF, But Better Choices Out There
HYLB is one of the cheapest high-yield bond ETFs in the market, with a 0.05% expense ratio. It offers investors an average 5.9% yield, and average total returns. HYLB seems strictly inferior to SPHY, with several disadvantages, but no clear edge.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Chart of the Week: High Yield Gaining Traction With Advisors
After a year when advisors were relatively cautious about taking on credit risk, sentiment seems to be shifting. In 2023, the most popular fixed income ETF was the iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT).
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