Jul. 06, 2025 5:14 AM ETJPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (BBHY)HYG, SHYG, ANGL, HYLS, HYGV, FDHY, HYDW, USHY, BBHYFred PiardInvesting Group LeaderSummaryBBHY offers broad, diversified exposure to U.S. high yield bonds with a low 0.07% expense ratio and strong 7.6% yield.While BBHY marginally outperforms HYG, it lags behind some competitors in total return and risk-adjusted performance.Dividend growth has outpaced inflation, but BBHY's price return has not kept up, resulting in an inflation-adjusted value loss for shareholders.For mid- or long-term junk bond exposure, ANGL and FDHY are more attractive, while HYG or USHY suit short-term traders due to higher liquidity.Quantitative Risk & Value members get exclusive access to our real-world portfolio. See all our investments here »RapidEyeFast FactsJPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (BATS:BBHY) was launched on 09/14/2016 and tracks the ICE BofA US High Yield Index. It has a 30-day SEC yield of 7.61%, an expense ratio of 0.07%, and pays monthlyMany high yield ETFs and closed-end funds suffer from capital and distribution decay. However, decay can be avoided or mitigated by rotational strategies, instead of using funds as long-term investments. I designed a 5-factor ranking system in 2016 and monitored its performance during several years, before sharing the eight best ranked CEFs with my Investing Group members. Get started with a two-week free trial now. This article was written byFred Piard16.06K FollowersFred Piard, PhD. is a quantitative analyst and IT professional with over 30 years of experience working in technology. He is the author of three books and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010.Fred runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value where he shares a portfolio invested in quality dividend stocks, and companies at the forefront of tech innovation. Fred also supplies market risk indicators, a real estate strategy, a bond strategy, and an income strategy in closed-end funds. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ANGL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You