BondBloxx Bloomberg Six Month Target Duration… (XHLF) Performance
XHLF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.5% total return
- 3 years
- +4.4% a year
- Since first price
- +4.4% a year since 2022
XHLF trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | XHLF total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +1.0% | +0.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +1.7% | −0.1% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +2.8% | −0.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +3.5% | −0.3% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +13.9%+4.4%/yr | −0.0% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 15, 2022 | +19.1%+4.4%/yr | +0.4% | — | — | — |
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: XHLF vs AGG
From Sep 15, 2022: XHLF grew to $11,914, AGG to $11,245.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
XHLF returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2024 (+5.0%), worst 2025 (+4.2%). 2026 is year to date.
XHLF annual returns table
| Year | XHLF | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.8% | −0.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +4.2% | −0.0% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +5.0% | −0.1% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +4.9% | −0.1% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
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.
XHLF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.6% | +4.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.36 | -0.02 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.66 | -0.04 |
| Best month | +0.6% | +0.6% |
| Worst month | +0.2% | +0.1% |
| Best 12 months | +5.6% | +5.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.6% | +3.6% |
| Positive months | 100% | 100% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.01 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.21 | — |
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.
XHLF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 38 | +3.5% | +4.8% | +5.6% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 14 | +4.4% | +4.6% | +4.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
XHLF performance overview
BondBloxx Bloomberg Six Month Target Duration… (XHLF) returned +3.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +4.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,914. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: XHLF chart, XHLF dividends, XHLF bond profile. See the XHLF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
XHLF performance FAQ
What is the XHLF return over the past year?
XHLF returned +3.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 0.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in XHLF be worth?
$10,000 invested in XHLF at its first recorded close on September 15, 2022 would be worth about $11,914 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for XHLF?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +4.2%. The best was 2024 at +5.0%.
How volatile is XHLF?
Over the past 3 years XHLF had an annualized volatility of 0.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.36 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).