HYG
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
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iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with exposure to bonds, gold, and other commodities. It carries an expense ratio of 0.49%. The fund offers a dividend yield of approximately 5.15%. The portfolio holds 1256 securities.
Category
Bonds & Commodities
Dividend Yield
5.15%
Expense Ratio
0.49%
Holdings
1256
Dividend History
Top Holdings
Key Features
- •High-yield
- •High returns
- •Credit risk
- •Economically sensitive
Advantages
- •High interest income
- •More stable than equities
- •Diversified investment
- •Regular income
Risks
- •Credit risk
- •Default risk
- •Vulnerable to recession
- •Liquidity risk
Rebalancing Strategy
Yield-seeking; favorable during economic expansion; monitor credit spreads
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HYG Investment Analysis
HYG (iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) is a Bonds & Commodities ETF comprising 1256 holdings. It has an expense ratio of 0.49% and a dividend yield of 5.15%. The expense ratio is relatively high, so consider costs relative to returns.
With a 5.15% dividend yield, it is ideal for income investing. Reinvesting dividends can maximize the compounding effect.
HYG can play an important role in your portfolio. Its broad range of holdings provides strong diversification.
US ETF Investment Notes
A 15% withholding tax applies to US ETF dividends. If annual overseas stock capital gains exceed KRW 2.5 million, a 22% capital gains tax is imposed.
Exchange rate fluctuations affect returns. When the Korean won strengthens, dollar-denominated gains may decrease — consider whether to hedge currency risk.
Brokerage fees for overseas ETF trades vary. If you trade frequently, compare fees across brokerages before choosing one.