iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) ETF
$77.13
+0.42% Close Oct 15
HYG ETF trades 5.2% below its 52-week high of 81.33 and is in a downtrend with no momentum filters active.
Open interactive chartHYG ETF price today
HYG ETF closed at 77.13, up 0.42% on the day, on volume of 80.6 million shares against a 50-day average of 45.7 million. The ETF is up 0.97% from its 52-week low of 76.39 and 5.16% below its 52-week high of 81.33. Its one-month return is -1.64%, and its year-to-date return is -4.34%.
- Last close
- $77.13
- Day range
- $76.79 to $77.21
- 52-week range
- $76.39 to $81.33
- From 52-week high
- −5.2%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 45.7M
- 1 week
- −0.0%
- 1 month
- −1.6%
- 3 months
- −3.2%
- Year to date
- −4.3%
- 1 year
- −4.2%
- 3 years
- +5.4%
- 5 years
- −11.4%
Is HYG ETF in an uptrend?
No, HYG ETF is in a downtrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
No, HYG ETF is in a downtrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average. Zero of the 2 Daily Pivot momentum filters are active. The 100-day ROC is -3.5% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is -1.6% against a minimum of 25%. The Trend Template was not matched on the latest scan. The 50-day SMA is 78.60, the 150-day SMA is 79.39 and the 200-day SMA is 79.73, and the 200-day SMA is sloping down 0.4%.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- −3.5% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- −1.6% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Downtrend
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Below
- 150-day average
- Below
- 200-day average
- Below
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- −0.40%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 0.48%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
HYG support and resistance levels
HYG ETF's nearest overhead level is the Daily Pivot high at 79.97, about 3.7% above the close. The 200-day SMA at 79.73 and the 150-day SMA at 79.39 sit higher still, between 2.9% and 3.4% above the close. On the downside, the latest Daily Pivot low is 76.39, about 1.0% below the close. Shorter averages sit close to price, with the 9-day EMA at 77.15 and the 21-day EMA at 77.54.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $79.97 | +3.7% |
| 200-day SMA | $79.73 | +3.4% |
| 150-day SMA | $79.39 | +2.9% |
| 30-week SMA | $79.34 | +2.9% |
| 50-day SMA | $78.60 | +1.9% |
| 21-day EMA | $77.54 | +0.5% |
| 9-day EMA | $77.15 | +0.0% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $76.39 | −1.0% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $77.13.
HYG breakout and scanner signals
HYG ETF has no recorded scanner signals in the past year across the five scanners tracked. None of the Daily Pivot Breakout, Minervini Trend Template, Episodic Pivot, Ichimoku TK cross or 9/21 EMA cross scanners has a signal date. No newer signal has appeared in the last 5 sessions.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | None in the last year | 0 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | None in the last year | 0 |
HYG seasonality by month
HYG ETF has historically been weakest in September, with an average monthly move of -1.08% and a median of -0.01% over 20 years. April has been the strongest month, with an average of 1.16%, a median of 0.53% and gains in 74% of 19 years. October shows an average of -0.26% and a median of -0.33%, with gains in 37% of 19 years.
- Jan+0.3%63% up
- Feb−0.5%53% up
- Mar−0.6%47% up
- Apr+1.2%74% up
- May−0.5%40% up
- Jun−0.4%50% up
- Jul+0.9%55% up
- Aug−0.4%50% up
- Sep−1.1%50% up
- Oct−0.3%37% up
- Nov−0.5%42% up
- Dec+0.8%53% up
Average monthly return over 19+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
HYG earnings history
HYG ETF has two reported quarters on record. On Apr 2, 2026, the actual result was -0.71 against an estimate of -0.62, a surprise of 14.52%. On Mar 9, 2026, the actual result was -1.43 against an estimate of -1.03, a surprise of 38.83%.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | $-0.62 | $-0.71 | +14.5% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $-1.03 | $-1.43 | +38.8% |
HYG bull and bear case
HYG ETF has no bullish factors listed in the latest data. The bearish factors are that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, with the 100-day ROC at -3.5% and the 100-day EMA slope at -1.6%, against minimums of 40% and 25%. The ETF also does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan. Price is below the 200-day moving average, which is falling.
What looks strong
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC -3.5%, 100-day EMA slope -1.6%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
- Price is below the 200-day moving average, which is falling.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
HYG dividends and splits
HYG ETF has a dividend yield of 5.34%. No payout ratio is available, and no recent distributions are listed in the data. The yield is the only income measure reported for this fund.
- Dividend yield
- 5.34%
What does the HYG ETF do?
HYG ETF is an iShares fund from BlackRock that seeks to track the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index. The index holds U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds rated below investment grade and selected for liquidity. The fund invests primarily in fixed income securities that mirror the index, giving exposure to a diversified set of high-yield debt across issuers and sectors.
- Employees
- 0
- Headquarters
- United States
HYG ETF FAQ
Is HYG stock in an uptrend?
No, HYG ETF is in a downtrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average, which is falling.
What is the HYG ETF price today?
HYG ETF closed at 77.13 on Oct 15, 2026, up 0.42% on the day. The 52-week range runs from 76.39 to 81.33.
What are the support levels for HYG stock?
HYG ETF's nearest support in the facts is the latest Daily Pivot low at 76.39, about 1.0% below the close. The 9-day EMA at 77.15 and the 21-day EMA at 77.54 sit just above price.
What were HYG ETF's recent earnings results?
HYG ETF reported an actual result of -0.71 on Apr 2, 2026, against an estimate of -0.62, a surprise of 14.52%. Its Mar 9, 2026 result was -1.43 against an estimate of -1.03, a surprise of 38.83%.
Is there insider selling in HYG ETF?
Insider data is not available yet for HYG ETF, so no insider selling can be reported from the current facts.
What is the seasonality pattern for HYG ETF?
HYG ETF has historically been weakest in September, with an average monthly move of -1.08% over 20 years. April has been the strongest month, with gains in 74% of 19 years.
What is the bull and bear case for HYG stock?
HYG ETF has no bullish factors listed in the latest data. The bearish factors are the inactive momentum filters, the failed Trend Template check and price sitting below its falling 200-day moving average.