UCITS Alternatives to HYG (iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF)
HYG is a popular ETF listed on the US market. It tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index. Due to EU regulations (MiFID II/PRIIPs), European investors cannot directly purchase non-UCITS ETFs. We found 3 UCITS-compliant alternatives that provide similar market exposure.
UCITS Alternatives
3 found| ETF Name | ISIN | TER | AUM | Dist. | Replication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExactiShares EUR High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) | IE00B66F4759 |
0.50% | €7.0B | Dist | physical-sampling |
| ExactiShares USD High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | IE00B4PY7Y77 |
0.50% | €3.5B | Dist | Physical |
| ExactXtrackers EUR High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF 1D | LU1109942653 |
0.20% | €1.8B | Dist | Physical |
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FAQ
What does HYG track?
HYG (iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) is an ETF listed on US that tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index. It is one of the popular ETFs in its category.
Why can't I buy HYG in Europe?
Under EU MiFID II and PRIIPs regulations, brokers in the European Economic Area cannot sell ETFs that don't provide a Key Information Document (KID) in the local language. Most non-EU ETFs, including HYG, don't comply with these requirements.
What is the best UCITS alternative to HYG?
The closest UCITS alternative is iShares EUR High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) (IE00B66F4759). We identified 3 UCITS ETFs that offer similar exposure. Compare them in the table above to find the best fit.