BlackRock’s (BLK) high-yield iShares ETFs continue to attract income-focused investors, with several funds offering yields above 6%. Based on TipRanks’ comparison tool, these five ETFs stand out for their strong income potential: BlackRock High Yield ETF (BRHY), iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYXF), iShares iBonds 2026 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHF), iShares 0–5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (SHYG), and iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY).
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Let’s take a look at these ETFs in detail.
iShares BlackRock High Yield ETF (BRHY)
The BlackRock High Yield ETF (BRHY) is an actively managed fund that invests in high-yield corporate bonds, helping investors earn higher income from below-investment-grade debt. Unlike passive ETFs, the fund’s managers actively choose U.S. corporate bonds with the goal of improving returns while managing risk. The ETF is designed for investors seeking strong monthly income along with broad exposure across sectors. It has an expense ratio of 0.45%.
BRHY offers an 8% dividend yield. The fund manages about $99.27 million in assets and has gained 0.09% over the past year.
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 6.16%, with regular income payments. The fund manages around $204.91 million in assets and is suited for investors seeking higher income with an ESG-focused approach.
iShares iBonds 2026 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHF)
iShares iBonds 2026 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHF) gives investors exposure to a portfolio of high-yield corporate bonds that mature around 2026, helping provide income with a defined timeline. The ETF has a 0.35% expense ratio.
IBHF offers a 6.61% dividend yield, paying about $0.111 per share monthly. The fund manages about $976.63 million in assets and is designed for investors seeking higher income with a set maturity horizon.
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 7.01% dividend yield, paying income monthly. The fund manages about $7.56 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.
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 6.91% dividend yield, paying income monthly. The fund manages about $26.35 billion in assets and provides broad diversification across sectors, making it a strong option for investors looking for higher income with wide market exposure.
