iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY)

BATS: USHY · Real-Time Price · USD
37.37
+0.11 (0.30%)
Dec 4, 2024, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
0.30%
Assets $20.61B
Expense Ratio 0.08%
PE Ratio 17.77
Shares Out 552.10M
Dividend (ttm) $2.31
Dividend Yield 6.18%
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 2, 2024
Payout Ratio 109.91%
1-Year Return +4.71%
Volume 19,425,006
Open 37.31
Previous Close 37.26
Day's Range 37.28 - 37.37
52-Week Low 35.54
52-Week High 37.72
Beta 0.46
Holdings 1890
Inception Date Oct 25, 2017

About USHY

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Fixed Income
Category High Yield Bond
Region North America
Stock Exchange BATS
Ticker Symbol USHY
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained

Dividends

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 2, 2024 $0.218 n/a
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
Full Dividend History

News

USHY: Yield Spread Hits A New Low Vs. Investment-Grade Bonds (Rating Downgrade)

The narrowing spread between U.S. investment-grade yields and high-yield bonds has become a risk to consider. Historically, high-yield bonds underperform during periods of spread expansion, as seen in...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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15 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Junk Bonds Have a ‘Fallen Angel' Problem

A strong economy and falling interest rates have been a great combination for investors in high-yield bonds.

Other symbols: ANGLFALNTLT
27 days ago - Barrons

Breakeven Federal Reserve Cuts For Short-Term And Variable Rate ETFs

Federal Reserve cuts will lead to lower dividend yields on ultra short-term and variable rate investments. Most of these trade with healthy spreads to comparable fixed-rate bonds. Breakevens vary thou...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

A Time for Portfolio Reflection

For some people, the early days of the fourth calendar quarter is a good time for reflection. In life and certainly in portfolios.

2 months ago - ETF Trends

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...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Bonds still bouncing along

Bonds still bouncing along.

3 months ago - CNBC Television

USHY: A Low-Fee Junk Bond ETF

iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is the largest “junk bond” ETF, based on assets under management. The USHY ETF has an attractive yield, but its price has suffered a 12% decay since 201...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

USHY: High-Yield Bonds Are Expensive But The Market Loves Them

The ETF USHY is a preferred investment solution compared to its competitors, as high-yield bonds have historically maintained their value. The current yields of the ETF present a low-risk premium, des...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Why High-Yield Bonds Could Outperform: Pick 7.5%-Yielding SPHY

Leading credit investors believe that the case for high-yield bonds remains strong, with a high expected return.

Other symbols: HYGJNKOCSLSHYGSPHY
10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Consider Selling HYG And Buying SPHY Or USHY Instead

HYG is the largest high-yield bond ETF in the market. It is not a particularly good choice. A look at the fund, and some better alternatives, follows.

Other symbols: HYGSPHY
1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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 ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Avoid USHY Due To Weak LevFin Conditions And Duration Risk

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...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Junk bonds aren't as junky as investors think – which makes them a good contrarian buy

High-yield debt of riskier companies is not as junky as investors believe. So these bonds have sold off too much.

Other symbols: HYG
2 years ago - Market Watch

High Yield Bond ETFs For High Interest Rates

Exchange-traded funds are available for investors worried about increased rates.

Other symbols: PGHYSHYGSPHY
2 years ago - ETFcom

USHY: High-Yield Bonds Haven't Bottomed Yet

High-yield bonds had a tough start to the year in the face of high inflation, and yields have now reached a level many investors consider to be attractive. While inflation expectations have come down ...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Jon Najarian breaks down the recent moves higher in bonds and bond ETFs

Jon Najarian, Co-Founder of Market Rebellion and a CNBC Contributor, joins Worldwide Exchange to discuss his market outlook.

Other symbols: HYGJNK
2 years ago - CNBC Television

USHY: Simple High-Yield Corporate Bond ETF, 5.1% Dividend Yield

High-yield corporate bonds offer investors strong dividends. USHY is a simple, cheap, high-yielding corporate bond index ETF, and a buy.

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha