BlackRock High Yield ETF (BRHY) Performance
BRHY total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +0.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.8% total return
- Since first price
- +15.7% since 2024
BRHY trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | BRHY total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.9% | −1.4% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −1.4% | −2.9% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −0.5% | −3.5% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +0.3% | −4.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +1.8% | −5.6% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionJun 18, 2024 | +15.7% | −2.2% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: BRHY vs AGG
From Jun 18, 2024: BRHY grew to $11,575, AGG to $10,737.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BRHY returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+9.7%), worst 2025 (+9.7%). 2026 is year to date.
BRHY annual returns table
| Year | BRHY | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +0.3% | −3.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +9.7% | −4.4% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
BRHY risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.59 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.81 |
| Best month | +1.9% |
| Worst month | −2.9% |
| Best 12 months | +10.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.7% |
| Positive months | 78% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
BRHY rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 17 | +1.5% | +8.3% | +10.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BRHY performance overview
BlackRock High Yield ETF (BRHY) returned +1.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jun 18, 2024 it has returned +15.7%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: BRHY chart, BRHY dividends, BRHY bond profile. See the BRHY overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BRHY performance FAQ
What is the BRHY return over the past year?
BRHY returned +1.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BRHY be worth?
$10,000 invested in BRHY at its first recorded close on June 18, 2024 would be worth about $11,575 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is BRHY?
Over the past history BRHY had an annualized volatility of 3.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.59 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).