PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund (HYS)
This 7% Yielding ETF Keeps You Out Of Market Volatility
Long-duration bond funds got brutalized when the 10-year Treasury yield spiked above 4.5% last year, and even high-yield credit funds gave back gains every time the VIX poked above 25.
HYS Delivers 10% Returns While Monthly Payments Hold Steady Through April 2026
PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund (NYSEARCA:HYS) has delivered a 10% total return over the past year, combining monthly income distributions with modest price appreciation.
Don't Overcomplicate It, 3 High Yield ETFS To Buy And Never Sell
The Federal Reserve cut rates again on Dec.
HYS: Beating The Benchmark, Yet Uncompelling
HYS is a junk bond ETF focusing on shorter maturity to mitigate risks. HYS is well-diversified across issuers and has outperformed the benchmark HYG since its inception. HYDB looks superior to HYS among risk-mitigating junk bond ETFs, with better risk-adjusted performance and lower fees.
HYS: Beware Rate Cutting Cycles
The PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF gives investors exposure to short-duration high-yield bonds. While HYS may benefit initially from the Fed's rate cuts, historical trends show high-yield bonds underperform during recessions and economic slowdowns. Investors should high grade portfolios now, by considering investment-grade bonds and CLOs.
HYS Vs. HYG: Little To Differentiate These HY Corporate ETFs
The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is the largest "junk bond" ETF. The PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF has better return data but seems to have a higher risk portfolio. Both ETFs are reviewed in depth and then compared. My conclusion: it is a toss-up as to which is the better ETF to hold short-term and/or long-term.
