iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF vs Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF trades at $79.57, while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $87.35. The key difference: Vanguard Total International Stock 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 | VXUS | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $81.32 | $87.21 |
52-Week Low | $78.72 | $70.87 |
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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 →VXUS is a comprehensive, low-cost ETF that tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, providing exposure to over 8,500 stocks in both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. It serves as a foundational building block for international diversification, allowing investors to own a market-cap-weighted slice of the entire non-U.S. investable equity universe in a single vehicle.
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