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iShares US High Yield Bond Index ETF (XHY.TO)

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+0.04 (0.26%)

as of Jun 25, 2026, 7:59:04 pm Market Open.

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Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 am

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The iShares US High Yield Bond Index ETF (XHY) is receiving attention from experts in the context of investing strategies amid changing economic conditions. Those anticipating rate cuts and a slowdown in growth may prefer funds like ZLC or XLB. However, investors seeking higher income and who are comfortable accepting some business cycle risk may find opportunities in high-yield bond ETFs, including XHY and ZHY. Therefore, this ETF is positioned as a viable option for those looking to capitalize on yield in a potentially shifting economic landscape. The discussion reflects a broader view on the importance of strategic asset allocation and risk assessment when considering investments in high-yield bonds.

Consensus

Favorable

Valuation

Fair Value

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ZHY

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 9/12. Up 9.45%.) Still likes them.

COMMENT

Because governments are holding interest rates down, high yield is attracting people. Investors are looking at high yield investing as a replacement for equity investing. 6.5% yield is the lowest in history in high yield bonds. It makes sense in a registered account if you want equity market risk. ZHY-T is an alternative. Both give you exposure to a similar basket of companies, which are the worst credit rated companies out there. The pension funds need these yields and this will play out for the next couple of years.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Nov 04/11, Up 10.75%) a hold because it is up so much – 5 or 6% o er the next 12 months. Still likes it and it is still a HOLD. Can expect 5.5-6%$ return over the next year.

TOP PICK

Prefers this because it is Canadian$ hedged. If it was unhedged and currency went against you, your gains could be wiped out. Over 600 companies well diversified. Short duration of just under 4 years.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 6/11. Up 7.82%.)

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick March 21/11. Up about 6%.) Still carrying about a 7% yield, which looks fairly attractive.

TOP PICK

US High Yield Bond Index ETF. US economy is recovering nicely. Default rates are falling sharply on high-yield bonds. Well diversified across the economy. Yielding around just under 6% with a low duration of around 4 years.

TOP PICK

US High Yield Bond Index ETF that is hedged back to the Cdn$. This has 62 different bond issues in its portfolio. Covers the whole spectrum of the US economy. Not very risky and the default rate has fallen to less than 5%. You are going to get close to 8% even 9 9% depending on the price.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 21/11. Up 3.25%.) US High Yield Bond Index ETF. High yield did not perform as well as investment-grade last year but when you look at this over 9 months you have a lot of problems including tsunami in Japan and European credit crisis it's still eked out a mid-single digit return and he is fairly happy. Price-performance hasn't been great, but this is not about price-performance, it is about distribution. Thinks this will be one of the top performers over the next 6 months.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 3/11. Down 2.96%.) US High Yield Bond Index Fund ETF. Sold his holdings. Based on the US economy, he could recommend these again.

BUY

High Yield Corp Bond US Hedge to CAD ETF. Well diversified portfolio across the US economy. The default rate on these has fallen.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 30/10. Up 8.2%.) US High Yield Bond Index Fund. Currently yielding 7.5%-8%. Cdn$ hedged giving you exposure to a broad asset class. Likes it right now because high yield is very cheap right now.

DON'T BUY

US High Yield Bond Index Fund. His concern with any of the high yield stuff is that you are dealing with junk bonds. They are predicated upon an index called JNK. There is a very real default risk on some of these.

COMMENT

US High Yield Bond Index ETF. Not a fan of ETF's or high yields but for someone looking to replace a small part of their portfolio, maybe 10%, this would be fine. Hedged. For high-yield, you have to look to the US. You could also look at Claymore Advantage High Yield Bond ETF (CHB-T).

COMMENT

US High Yield Bond Index Fund. Performing poorly because of the credit risks in the uncertainties of the market. Default rates haven’t moved up yet but the market is pricing higher default rates down the road.

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