Global X USD High Yield Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX:USHY)

The USHY ETF provides Australian investors with exposure to high yield bonds, primarily in the USA. These bonds will have a range of maturities and credit quality grades, ranging from ‘CCC’ to BB and B. As of 2022, the quality of the bond portfolio is skewed towards B (~32% weighting) and BB (~52% weighting).

USHY ETF review

USHY share price and fees


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Range: 1 mth | 3 mths | 6 mths | 1 yr | 2 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs

ETF share prices are updated using end of day data from the ASX. FUM, fee and spread data is updated monthly, with a delay. Refer to the ETF’s PDS and the ASX website for up-to-date information.

USHY fees

ASX ticker code: USHY
Yearly fee (MER): 0.55%
FUM: $2.12 million
Monthly spread: 0.70%
Data Last Updated: July 2022

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USHY performance

This chart shows the yearly performance of the chosen ETF to key asset classes of Aussie shares (ASX: VAS) and US shares (ASX: IVV). You can use this chart to visualise how the ETF responds to different market environments. We recommend using a 5+ year time horizon for comparisons. The chart compares price return only.

Fee comparison

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What does the USHY ASX ETF invest in?

To provide its exposure, USHY simply invests into the US-listed ETF from DWS Group, the Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE: HYLB). HYLB launched in 2016 and has a diversified portfolio of ~1,100+ securities. It tracks the Solative USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index ETF.

What do investors use the USHY ETF for?

Investors might consider using USHY to get tactical/satellite exposure to global fixed income securities with (over the economic cycle) slightly more yield than Government bonds in exchange for more risk and volatility.

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USHY PDS

The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) explains the fees, tax status and some of the risks.

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USHY holdings

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ASX: USHY’s dividend 2021

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When does USHY pay a dividend?

USHY dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)

Warnings we apply to the USHY ETF

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Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to July 2022. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance. 

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ASX: USHY technical analysis

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