SHYL: Outperforming The Benchmark And Close Competitors
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF delivers a 7% yield from a diversified portfolio of junk bonds with less than 5 years to maturity. SHYL has outperformed both a benchmark and its close competitors, making it a compelling choice for investors seeking junk bond exposure. Nonetheless, SHYL has suffered significant capital decay. Junk bond ETFs are more suitable for tactical allocation than long-term investing.
Short Duration SHYL With 7.2% Yield
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF yields 7.2% and has AUM of $142 million. It's yield is likely to hold up well when the Fed resumes rate cuts. I used the Mutual Fund Observer Premium screener to identify high-yield, low-risk funds in eight Lipper Categories and Portfolio Visualizer to optimize allocations. The S&P 500's high P/E ratio and sector concentration, alongside attractive bond yields, prompted a shift from total return to income strategy in my intermediate accounts.
