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Analysis for iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

HYG · As of: 02/17/2026
Basic information
Type: ETF
Region: US
Sector: Bonds
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History
Available history:15.0 years
Last tradingday:02/17/2026
Description & usage
The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF provides exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated lower-rated corporate bonds (“high yield”). It typically holds bonds from many issuers, diversified across industries and maturities. The fund is intended for investors seeking high-yield corporate bond exposure within a fixed income allocation. Performance depends not only on interest rates but also strongly on credit spreads, default risk and broader economic conditions.
Overall score 41Performance 22Stability 76Trend 370255075100PerformanceStabilityTrend
Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) currently has a total score of 41 points, placing it in the neutral range. The score is made up of Performance (22), Stability (76) and Trend (37). The profile is clearly uneven: Stability stands out while Performance lags.

Performance scores 22 points (weak). Least weak metric: 1Y return at 1.4 %. Main drag: 10Y return at 5.6 %. This points to a sharper upswing more recently.

Stability scores 76 points (strong). Best-ranked metric: max drawdown (1Y) at -5.7 %. Main drag: CAGR/drawdown ratio at 0.02. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 37 points (weak). Trend signals are mostly negative right now. Least weak metric: trend strength at 0.42. Main drag: Price is about 0.5 % above SMA200.

Overall, the picture is mixed: Stability does the heavy lifting while Performance holds the score back. On a metric level, max drawdown (1Y) stands out, while 10Y return lags.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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FAQ

What investor type does iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF fit best in FoxScore?
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.
How meaningful is the available history for iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF?
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
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