iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF trades at $79.57, while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $88.95. The key difference: Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HYG | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $81.32 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $78.72 | $70.00 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
HYG is the world's largest high-yield bond ETF, tracking the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index. It provides liquid exposure to non-investment grade corporate debt, with 2026 top holdings including Cloud Software Group and Medline.
Read more on HYG →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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