iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETFUSHY
USHY
3
Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
–
Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
83% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 241 | Existing positions reduced: 132
81% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 103 | Existing positions closed: 57
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 490 [Q3] → 527 (+37) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 30 [Q3] → 30 (+0) [Q4]
14% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $19.4B [Q3] → $16.7B (-$2.72B) [Q4]
15.49% less ownership
Funds ownership: 100.93% [Q3] → 85.44% (-15.49%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for USHY.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
3 Reasons Why USHY's Yield Could Still Be Attractive Despite Its Low Spread Over IG Bonds
My initial pessimism on USHY was too severe; deeper analysis shows a less wicked outlook for 2025 despite low spread levels. USHY holds exposure to BB and B-rated bonds, which in 2025 experienced a default rate below the historical average. Rising net leverage in IG bonds may increase fallen angels, suggesting the market is pricing in this risk rather than mispricing HY risk.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
How Hedge Funds Were Positioned at End of 2024
In mid-February 2025, some in the media will be excitedly discussing what stocks were bought or sold by hedge funds in Q4 2024. However, thanks to the Unlimited Hedge Fund Barometer, we can understand today that long/short equity managers were avoiding more cheaply valued small- and midcap stocks in favor of growth stocks.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
USHY: Yield Spread Hits A New Low Vs. Investment-Grade Bonds (Rating Downgrade)
The narrowing spread between U.S. investment-grade yields and high-yield bonds has become a risk to consider. Historically, high-yield bonds underperform during periods of spread expansion, as seen in 2018 and 2020. The current divergence between the yield spread and the VIX index indicates rising market volatility and declining risk perception.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Undercovered ETFs: Nuclear, Uranium, China, India +
The 'Undercovered' Dozen series highlights lesser-covered ETFs, offering insights from various authors on potential investment opportunities and market trends. Global X Uranium ETF is seen as well-placed for a uranium bull market, driven by increasing demand for nuclear energy from major tech companies. iShares MSCI India ETF offers exposure to India's fast-growing economy, presenting perhaps a strong investment opportunity despite recent pullbacks due to shifts towards the Chinese market.
Negative
Barrons
4 months ago
Junk Bonds Have a ‘Fallen Angel' Problem
A strong economy and falling interest rates have been a great combination for investors in high-yield bonds.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Breakeven Federal Reserve Cuts For Short-Term And Variable Rate ETFs
Federal Reserve cuts will lead to lower dividend yields on ultra short-term and variable rate investments. Most of these trade with healthy spreads to comparable fixed-rate bonds. Breakevens vary though, with some variable rate investments likely to offer above-average yields for years to come, others not so much.
Neutral
ETF Trends
5 months ago
A Time for Portfolio Reflection
For some people, the early days of the fourth calendar quarter is a good time for reflection. In life and certainly in portfolios.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
USHY: Largest High-Yield Corporate Bond ETF, Good 6.6% Dividend Yield And Performance
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF is the largest high-yield corporate bond ETF in the market. It yields 6.6% and has performed reasonably well since inception. USHY is a solid income ETF and one without significant advantages or disadvantages to high-yield peers.
Neutral
CNBC Television
6 months ago
Bonds still bouncing along
Bonds still bouncing along.
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
iShares Hits $1 Trillion in Fixed Income ETFs Globally
Fixed income ETFs continue to gain traction globally. As of August 2024, the asset category managed $2.5 trillion in assets, with iShares managing $1 trillion alone.
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