iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IHHY) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #327 of 514AUM Β· Top 50%1Y Return Β· #267 of 4263Y Return Β· #215 of 3005Y Return Β· #174 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’1.9% in September (total return), in line with the median international bonds ETF at βˆ’1.8%.
  • Investors added a net $6.3m (2.6% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $89.88, near its 12-month low (range $89.67 to $96.39).

About IHHY

IHHY is an international bonds ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since December 2015. With $248m under management it is number 10 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.56% a year, about $56 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.

Over five years it has returned +2.0% a year including distributions, against βˆ’0.9% for the median international bonds ETF. With its focus on dividends & income, bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

IHHY distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $1.3329 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 29 September 2026 and paid on 9 October 2026. To receive it you need to own IHHY before the ex-date.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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Stock CodeIHHY
Fund ManageriShares
Asset ClassInternational bonds
AUM$248m
MER (%)0.56%
Net flows (Sep)+$6.3m
Last Price$89.88
52-Week Range$89.67 – $96.39
Bid/Ask Spread0.11%
Listing Date09/12/2015
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteiShares β†—

Performance (% return)

-2%6%13%21%1M-1.9%1Y1.3%3Y20.5%5Y10.7%
1 monthβˆ’1.9%
1 year+1.3%
3 years p.a.+6.4%
5 years p.a.+2.0%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,1273 years ago$12,0525 years ago$11,067

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

IHHY at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Ahead of its peers. +2.0% a year over 5 years, against βˆ’0.9% for the median international bonds ETF.
  • Long track record. Listed since 2015, through several market cycles.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • In a downtrend. Its price has been trending down since 15 September (as at 7 November).

Worked out from IHHY's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 48 international bonds ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Downtrend since 15 Sep 2026

IHHY is in a downtrend. Here's why that matters.

IHHY's price is below its 20-day average and its averages are stacked downward.

Why it matters: Downtrends can run for months, and that is where most big losses happen. For satellite holdings, waiting in cash until the trend turns has often been the better choice.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? Bond, cash and currency fund prices drop each time a distribution is paid, so a price chart makes them look worse than they are. Check the total returns above instead.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Dividends & incomeCurrency hedgedBonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare IHHY's holdings with other ETFs β†’

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
USHYGlobal X USD High Yield Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) Currency hedged–0.30%$15m+1.9%+6.2%–
AESGiShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.19%$455mβˆ’1.0%+3.4%–
IHCBiShares Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.26%$339mβˆ’1.4%+4.4%βˆ’0.9%
IHEBiShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.51%$76m+0.4%+7.4%βˆ’0.8%
IUSGiShares U.S. Treasury Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.15%$33mβˆ’1.7%+2.4%–
SBHIState Street Blackstone High Income (AUD Hedged) Active ETF Currency hedged–0.70%$2.0m–––

Same holdings is the share of IHHY's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with IHHY, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like IHHY β†’

IHHY vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between IHHY and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

USHY Global X USD High Yield Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)

  • USHY is cheaper (0.30% vs 0.56%), worth about $17,422 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IHHY +6.4%, USHY +6.2% (almost identical).
  • IHHY is much larger ($248m vs $15m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare IHHY and USHY side by side β†’

AESG iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • AESG is cheaper (0.19% vs 0.56%), worth about $25,040 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IHHY +6.4%, AESG +3.4% (IHHY ahead by 3.0 percentage points).

Full IHHY vs AESG comparison β†’

IHCB iShares Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • IHCB is cheaper (0.26% vs 0.56%), worth about $20,175 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IHHY +6.4%, IHCB +4.4% (IHHY ahead by 2.0 percentage points).

Full IHHY vs IHCB comparison β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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IHHY FAQs

What is the fee for IHHY?

IHHY charges a management fee (MER) of 0.56% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is IHHY?

IHHY had $248m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has IHHY performed?

IHHY returned +1.3% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +6.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages IHHY?

IHHY is managed by iShares and has been listed since December 2015.

Is IHHY franked?

Generally no. IHHY invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is IHHY currency hedged?

Yes. IHHY is currency hedged, so changes in the Australian dollar have little effect on its returns. You get the return of the underlying investments in their local currency, less a small cost of hedging.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the iShares product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.