iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY)
| Assets | $20.94B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| PE Ratio | 17.71 |
| Shares Out | 563.90M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 118.36% |
| 1-Year Return | +5.84% |
| Volume | 6,475,706 |
| Open | 37.25 |
| Previous Close | 37.27 |
| Day's Range | 37.20 - 37.26 |
| 52-Week Low | 35.22 |
| 52-Week High | 37.72 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| Holdings | 1889 |
| Inception Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
About USHY
Fund Home PageThe iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained index. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of USD-denominated high yield corporate debt with broad maturities. USHY was launched on Oct 25, 2017 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.211 | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.203 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.207 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.189 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.208 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.202 | Jun 7, 2024 |
News
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USHY: Largest High-Yield Corporate Bond ETF, Good 6.6% Dividend Yield And Performance
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is the largest high-yield corporate bond ETF in the market. It yields 6.6% and has performed reasonably well since inception. USHY is a solid income ETF...
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USHY: A Low-Fee Junk Bond ETF
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USHY: Soft Landing In Question, Yet Credit Spreads Go Lower
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF has performed well with 3-year rates falling in the last 6 months and declining credit spreads. However, we strongly agree with lower credit spreads, pa...
USHY: High-Yield Bonds Are Expensive But The Market Loves Them
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Consider Selling HYG And Buying SPHY Or USHY Instead
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USHY: Not Enough Premium For The Risk
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF has a broad diversification and decent performance compared to peers, but mid-term outlook is not appealing. Current credit spreads suggest high-yield b...
USHY: The Time To Worry Is Now
Credit spreads are abnormally tight, indicating a potential risk of a credit event in the bond market. The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF may not be the best choice for investors due ...
USHY: A Competitor To The S&P 500's Low Earnings Yield
Goldman Sachs predicts an increase in domestic high-yield defaults, followed by a retreat in the second half of next year. In August, corporate defaults reached the highest level since 2009, while cor...
USHY: Credit Spreads Low Given Recession Risks
USHY's implied credit spread for its higher yield portfolio is in line with the broader market, but where historically spreads are low in the face of a recession. This seems to mean that the market be...
Junk Bonds Conspicuously Quiet In 2023, Spotting Prices To Watch
Despite a banking crisis and volatile oil prices, the domestic high-yield market hasn't made big moves this year. I see balanced risks with USHY as we head into a positive stretch on the calendar.
December CPI Verifies With Expectations, Stocks Waver: USHY Upside Potential
The all-important December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report verified in line with economist expectations. Stocks drifted around the flat line while short-term bond yields dropped.
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USHY has pretty high durations across the portfolio, and financing conditions for the bond issues in the portfolio are weaker, with LevFin markets almost closed. Investing in it will depend on your vi...
USHY Sees Risk From Rates Not Accomplishing Inflation Smash
USHY in broad strokes does not look particularly compelling due to uncertainty over rates and inflation. While earnings so far have been decent, especially in the US, it is still unclear how much rate...
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USHY: High-Yield Bonds Haven't Bottomed Yet
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USHY: Simple High-Yield Corporate Bond ETF, 5.1% Dividend Yield
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