iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) Stock Price & Analysis
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) closed at USD 77.1 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.16% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 77.1; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 76.77–77.14 on volume of 47,048,939 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 76.39–81.33 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC.
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Key facts (HYG)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +1.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +17.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HYG)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.1% | +17.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +1.1% | +3.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.8% | 7.1% |
| Max drawdown | -2.9% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -15.4% (Dec 2021→Sep 2022) |
HYG options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 5.1% | ±0.6% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 4.8% | ±1.0% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 5.0% | ±1.1% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 5.3% | ±1.3% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 5.6% | ±1.5% |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 42 | 5.2% | ±1.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 5.8% | ±2.3% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 5.5% | ±2.4% |
30-day implied volatility 6% vs 4.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 15.65. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC)
| Price | USD 77.1 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.16% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 77.1 |
| Open | USD 77.1 |
| Day Range | USD 76.77 – 77.14 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 76.39 – 81.33 |
| Volume | 47,048,939 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (HYG)
Nexqual's technical model rates HYG "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 38.87 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 78.34) |
| MACD | -0.38 (negative) |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQD | iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grad | USD 104.28 | ▲ 1.04% |
| JNK | State Street SPDR Bloomberg Hig | USD 92.51 | ▲ 0.13% |
| TIP | iShares TIPS Bond ETF | USD 106.33 | ▲ 0.74% |
| EMB | iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emergin | USD 91.85 | ▲ 0.45% |
| TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond | USD 81.74 | ▲ 1.87% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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