iShares Global High‑Yield Corporate Bond

ETF description

This ETF invests in high‑yield corporate bonds issued by companies from around the world. High‑yield bonds, sometimes called ‘“junk bonds,”’ offer higher interest payments to compensate for the increased risk of default compared to investment‑grade bonds. The fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of these bonds, allowing investors to earn income through regular interest payments while taking on more risk than they would with safer bonds.

This ETF may appeal to investors looking for higher income potential and who are comfortable accepting more risk in their bond investments.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The Global High‑Yield Corporate Bond index offers investors the opportunity to achieve higher income through a diversified portfolio of below investment‑grade corporate bonds from around the world. This index captures the performance of the global high‑yield bond market, making it a valuable tool for income generation and portfolio diversification.