BlackRock’s (BLK) dividend-focused ETFs continue to attract income-seeking investors, with some funds offering yields above 6% while maintaining diversified exposure. Based on TipRanks’ comparison tool, these three iShares ETFs stand out for their income potential and currently offer yields above 6%: iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYXF), iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY), and iShares 0–5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (SHYG).
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Let’s take a look at these ETFs in detail.
iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYXF)
The HYXF ETF provides exposure to U.S. high-yield corporate bonds while focusing on companies with strong ESG (environmental, social, and governance) profiles. It avoids firms involved in fossil fuels or with weaker ESG scores, offering a more sustainable way to access the high-yield market. The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.35%.
HYXF offers a dividend yield of about 6.17%, with regular income payments. The fund manages around $196 million in assets and is suited for investors seeking higher income with an ESG-focused approach.
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY)
The USHY ETF tracks the ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index. It gives investors exposure to a wide range of U.S. dollar-denominated high-yield corporate bonds, helping generate income from below-investment-grade debt. The ETF has a low 0.08% expense ratio.
USHY offers a 6.88% dividend yield, paying income monthly. The fund manages about $26.08 billion in assets and provides broad diversification across sectors, making it a strong option for investors looking for higher income with wide market exposure.
iShares 0–5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (SHYG)
iShares 0–5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (SHYG) gives investors exposure to short-term U.S. dollar-denominated high-yield corporate bonds, helping reduce interest rate risk while still generating income. The ETF has a 0.30% expense ratio.
SHYG offers a 7.00% dividend yield, paying income monthly. The fund manages about $7.57 billion in assets and focuses on shorter-duration bonds, making it a suitable choice for investors seeking steady income with lower sensitivity to rate changes.
