Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (SHYL): outlook, holdings and fees
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (SHYL) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Xtrackers. The expense ratio is 0.21% and the yield is 7.00%. The ten largest holdings are 9% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SHYL
| Last price | $42.79 (-0.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 70% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $42.71 – $43.36 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 7.00% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SHYL fund facts
| Issuer | Xtrackers |
|---|---|
| Theme | High-yield bonds |
| Assets under management | $261M |
| Expense ratio | 0.21% |
| Number of holdings | 10 |
| Portfolio turnover | 51% |
| Inception | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (but typically far more) in component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to track the performance of short-term publicly issued U.S. dollar-denominated below investment grade corporate debt.
SHYL top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Credit Company LLC 3.55% | – | 1.14% |
| TransDigm, Inc. 6.25% | – | 1.04% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. 7.88% | – | 0.98% |
| Ford Motor Credit Company LLC 3.66% | – | 0.87% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. 7.12% | – | 0.87% |
| Carnival Corporation 11.5% | – | 0.81% |
| Ford Motor Company 9% | – | 0.77% |
| Bausch Health Companies Inc 6.12% | – | 0.74% |
| Caesars Entertainment Inc New 6.25% | – | 0.67% |
| HCA Inc. 5.38% | – | 0.64% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SHYL returns and risk
| Year to date | +0.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +7.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +4.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 3.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.71 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SHYL: frequently asked questions
What does SHYL invest in?
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Ford Motor Credit Company LLC 3.55% (1.1%), TransDigm, Inc. 6.25% (1.0%), T-Mobile US, Inc. 7.88% (1.0%), Ford Motor Credit Company LLC 3.66% (0.9%), T-Mobile US, Inc. 7.12% (0.9%).
What is the SHYL expense ratio?
0.21% a year: about $21.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SHYL dividend yield?
7.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SHYL go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 70%, with a likely range (50%) of $42.71 to $43.36 from $42.79 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SHYL performed?
Year to date +0.3%, one year +1.5%, three years +7.4% a year, five years +4.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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