(GHYG) iShares US Intl High Yield - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: BATS • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US4642861789 • High Yield Bond

GHYG: High Yield, Corporate Bonds, US Dollars, Euros, Pounds, Canadian Dollars

The iShares US & Intl High Yield Corp Bond ETF (BATS:GHYG) is designed to track the performance of a rules-based index composed of high-yield corporate bonds. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and at least 90% in fixed income securities of the types included in the index. This approach ensures tight tracking of the indexs performance while maintaining diversification across issuers and sectors. The underlying index includes high-yield corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars, euros, British pounds sterling, and Canadian dollars, offering exposure to global high-yield markets. This ETF is suitable for investors seeking higher yields compared to investment-grade bonds, though it comes with higher credit risk. URL: http://www.ishares.com

From a technical standpoint, GHYG is currently trading near its short-term moving averages, with the last price of 44.74 slightly above the 20-day SMA of 44.47 and the 50-day SMA of 44.09. However, it remains below the 200-day SMA of 43.41, indicating potential longer-term consolidation. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.20 suggests low volatility, making it a relatively stable investment in the near term. The average daily volume of 16,878 shares indicates moderate liquidity, which is sufficient for most retail investors but may not support large institutional trades without impacting the price.

Fundamentally, the ETF has assets under management (AUM) of $147.70M, which is modest compared to larger fixed income ETFs but still sufficient to maintain diversification and liquidity in the portfolio. The funds structure allows for efficient tracking of the underlying index while keeping costs competitive. The inclusion of bonds from international issuers adds geographic diversification, though currency risk is a consideration for non-U.S. dollar-denominated bonds.

Over the next three months, GHYG is expected to trade within a narrow range, with potential resistance at the 200-day SMA of 43.41 and support near the 50-day SMA of 44.09. The low ATR of 0.20 suggests price fluctuations will remain subdued, with limited upside or downside movement. However, the macroeconomic environment, particularly changes in interest rates and credit spreads, could influence the funds performance. If interest rates rise, the fund may face headwinds, but stable economic conditions could support high-yield bond prices. Investors should monitor credit spreads and issuer default rates, as these are key drivers of high-yield bond performance.

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GHYG ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 152m
Category High Yield Bond
TER 0.40%
IPO / Inception 2012-04-03

GHYG ETF Ratings

Growth 5y 53.8%
Fundamental -
Dividend 68.7%
Rel. Strength Industry 6.81
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 44.90 USD
Fair Price DCF -

GHYG Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 5.63%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.72%
Annual Growth 5y 4.01%
Payout Consistency 94.2%

GHYG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 88.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 90%
Growth Correlation 5y 44.2%
CAGR 5y 6.72%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.33
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.30
Alpha 2.50
Beta 0.18
Volatility 4.96%
Current Volume 6.5k
Average Volume 20d 11.6k
What is the price of GHYG stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 44.66 with a total of 6,492 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.67%, over one month by +0.17%, over three months by +1.49% and over the past year by +7.89%.
Is iShares US Intl High Yield a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, iShares US Intl High Yield (BATS:GHYG) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 53.83 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of GHYG as of March 2025 is 44.90. This means that GHYG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.54%.
Is GHYG a buy, sell or hold?
iShares US Intl High Yield has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for GHYG stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, GHYG iShares US Intl High Yield will be worth about 48.8 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 44.66. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +9.18%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 48.8 9.2%