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$36.86
-0.100 (-0.271%)
At Close: Jun 03, 2026
USHY: High-Yield Bonds Are Expensive But The Market Loves Them
11:24am, Tuesday, 20'th Feb 2024
The ETF USHY is a preferred investment solution compared to its competitors, as high-yield bonds have historically maintained their value. The current yields of the ETF present a low-risk premium, des
Why High-Yield Bonds Could Outperform: Pick 7.5%-Yielding SPHY
09:47am, Tuesday, 20'th Feb 2024
Leading credit investors believe that the case for high-yield bonds remains strong, with a high expected return.
Exchange: Are You as Smart as an ETF Nerd?
09:56am, Monday, 12'th Feb 2024
Advisors got educated about ETFs and ETF experts got to show off their knowledge. What could be more enjoyable than that for an ETF nerd?
An ETF Retirement Portfolio for 2024
09:01am, Wednesday, 10'th Jan 2024
Here is a retirement portfolio for the year 2024 that investors can pursue.
Chart of the Week: High Yield Gaining Traction With Advisors
10:10am, Thursday, 04'th Jan 2024
After a year when advisors were relatively cautious about taking on credit risk, sentiment seems to be shifting. In 2023, the most popular fixed income ETF was the iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT).
Consider Selling HYG And Buying SPHY Or USHY Instead
05:26am, Sunday, 24'th Dec 2023
HYG is the largest high-yield bond ETF in the market. It is not a particularly good choice. A look at the fund, and some better alternatives, follows.
USHY: Not Enough Premium For The Risk
04:41am, Tuesday, 28'th Nov 2023
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF has a broad diversification and decent performance compared to peers, but mid-term outlook is not appealing. Current credit spreads suggest high-yield b
USHY: The Time To Worry Is Now
01:39pm, Thursday, 14'th Sep 2023
Credit spreads are abnormally tight, indicating a potential risk of a credit event in the bond market. The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF may not be the best choice for investors due
USHY: A Competitor To The S&P 500's Low Earnings Yield
12:35pm, Thursday, 14'th Sep 2023
Goldman Sachs predicts an increase in domestic high-yield defaults, followed by a retreat in the second half of next year. In August, corporate defaults reached the highest level since 2009, while cor
Chart of the Week: ETF Fit Matters More Than Cost
12:20pm, Thursday, 10'th Aug 2023
How important is the cost of an ETF? Well, it depends on who you ask.
State Street Slashes Fees on Portfolio Suite ETFs
12:22pm, Tuesday, 01'st Aug 2023
Today, State Street Global Advisors cut the fees on 10 of its already-rock-bottom-priced “Portfolio” ETFs representing core asset classes. Most notably, the $19.7 billion SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ET
Fixed Income ETFs Have Many Uses
12:18pm, Thursday, 29'th Jun 2023
Fixed income ETFs continue to gain in popularity, but not all investors are taking the same approach. For all of them, though, it is important to think about what advantages ETFs offer to client portf
USHY: Credit Spreads Low Given Recession Risks
02:04am, Friday, 23'rd Jun 2023
USHY's implied credit spread for its higher yield portfolio is in line with the broader market, but where historically spreads are low in the face of a recession. This seems to mean that the market be
Junk Bonds Conspicuously Quiet In 2023, Spotting Prices To Watch
03:49pm, Wednesday, 05'th Apr 2023
Despite a banking crisis and volatile oil prices, the domestic high-yield market hasn't made big moves this year. I see balanced risks with USHY as we head into a positive stretch on the calendar.
Avoid USHY Due To Weak LevFin Conditions And Duration Risk
05:53am, Thursday, 13'th Oct 2022
USHY has pretty high durations across the portfolio, and financing conditions for the bond issues in the portfolio are weaker, with LevFin markets almost closed. Investing in it will depend on your vi
