Credit Spreads at Historic Tights: What Now?

Another blockbuster year for bond ETFs is in the books. After two straight years of record net inflows, taxable fixed income ETF assets have nearly doubled since 2020 – crossing the $2 trillion mark.

ETF Trends • Jan 27, 2026

ETF Prime: 5 ETF Stories to Watch as 2026 Gets Underway

Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, joined host Nate Geraci this week on ETF Prime to preview five key ETF stories to watch in 2026 following a record year that saw nearly $1.5 trillion in net inflows.

ETF Trends • Jan 7, 2026

USHY: Keep Holding And Observing The Labor Market

I maintain a tactical hold on iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, given neutral credit spreads and a still-below-50 ISM PMI. USHY offers broad, low-cost exposure (0.08% expense ratio) to USD high-yield bonds, with 1,954 holdings and a 6.55% average coupon. The ETF portfolio is concentrated in cyclical sectors and short maturities, making it sensitive to employment trends and refinancing conditions.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 17, 2025

High-Yield Confidence: Advisors Lean Into Credit in the New Year

Many advisors and investors are contemplating or actively adjusting their portfolios for the new year. That's why the insights gathered from attendees at last week's VettaFi 2026 Market Outlook Symposium were so compelling.

ETF Trends • Dec 15, 2025

USHY: A Practical Guide Of HY

The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF offers diversified exposure to US high-yield corporate bonds with a low 0.08% fee. USHY's portfolio is broadly diversified across sectors and issuers, with most weighting in BB and B rated bonds, minimizing idiosyncratic risk. Current macro indicators, such as the ISM manufacturing PMI and high-yield risk premium, suggest a neutral environment for USHY, with moderate contraction and stabilizing trends.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 2, 2025

USHY: Secular Market Trends Could Drive High Yields Further

iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF offers broad exposure to US high-yield bonds with a low 0.08% expense ratio and 6.72% yield. USHY is diversified across nearly 2,000 holdings, focuses on BB/B-rated bonds, and benefits from low duration risk and strong liquidity. Favorable Fed rate cut outlook and robust market fundamentals support high-yield corporates, positioning USHY for continued outperformance versus peers.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2025

CLOZ Vs. USHY: Which Is Best For Income Investors And Retirees?

CLOs have been one of the best-performing income asset classes of these past few years, as has CLOZ. Due to the fund's strong investment thesis and popularity, I thought to compare it with USHY, a simple high-yield bond ETF. CLOZ has a higher yield, stronger past returns, and lower risk and volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 18, 2025

Five Strong High-Yield Corporate Bond ETFs

High-yield corporate bond ETFs provide investors with strong yields, albeit somewhat elevated credit risk. There are lots of high-yield bond ETFs available to investors. Some with higher yields, some with better performance track-records, some focusing on more niche areas of the market. A quick overview of five of these follows. ETFs include simple, cheap vanilla ETFs, smart beta ETFs, and those targeting niche, best-performing bonds.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 29, 2025

JPMorgan Expands Fixed Income Lead With Record High-Yield ETF Launch

JPMorgan, already the largest manager of actively managed fixed income ETFs, expanded its capabilities with a splash today. The JPMorgan Active High Yield ETF (JPHY) began trading today with the aid of a large external institutional client and $2 billion.

ETF Trends • Jun 25, 2025

USHY: We Were Maybe Wrong About Inflation

More neutral on inflation risks given recent moderate CPI amid encouraging jobs data. USHY remains sensitive to overall YTM changes with 3-year duration, but the reduced evidence of stagflation reduces the inflation and credit spread pressure. Tariff risks persist, with reciprocal tariffs still not out of the picture, but we do point to moderating data such as low export exposure of the US economy.

Seeking Alpha • May 15, 2025