iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG)
| Assets | $18.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 212.00M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.67% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 53.22% |
| Volume | 8,211,623 |
| Open | 81.28 |
| Previous Close | 81.28 |
| Day's Range | 81.18 - 81.28 |
| 52-Week Low | 75.08 |
| 52-Week High | 81.36 |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| Holdings | 1335 |
| Inception Date | Apr 4, 2007 |
About HYG
Fund Home PageThe iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield index. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of US high-yield corporate debt. HYG was launched on Apr 4, 2007 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.3813 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.38332 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.40449 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.37944 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.37557 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.40135 | May 6, 2025 |
Performance
HYG had a total return of 8.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.01%.
News
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HYG ETF flips SCHD: Is it a good income fund to buy?
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PFF Vs. HYG: Preferreds Stand To Gain More Than High-Yield At This Juncture
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HYG: Is It Still The Best High-Yield Option?
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HYG ETF: Credit Spread Sensitivity And Credit Migration Risk Is Heating Up
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A riskier part of the bond market is offering yields around 8%, according to a BlackRock strategist
HYG: Ultra-Low Junk Bond Credit Spreads Point And Rising Recession Risk Recreate 2008 Setup
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Final Trade: GDX, T, HYG, MP
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10-Year Treasury Yield Tumbles on Tariff Worries. What Bonds Are Safer.
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Final Trade: MO, HYG, XLV, XOM
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HYG vs JEPI: Which is the better dividend ETF to buy?
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HYG: Not The Time, But Worth It After A Credit Dislocation
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HYG: Easy Money Has Been Made With High Yield Bonds (Rating Downgrade)
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Very Bad News For High-Yield Bonds: HYG
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HYG: A Benchmark In Junk Bonds, But Not The Best ETF In This Field
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