HYFI Performance — AB High Yield ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-24
HYFI returned +1.95% year to date and +8.08% over one year to May 2026. The annualised 3-year return is +9.48%. The fund beat its High Yield Bond category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $131, against $126 for the category, and to $108 over one year, against $107. Volatility over the past three years was 4.46% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $153.6M, and assets reached $341.05M.
HYFI Growth of $100
What $100 invested in AB High Yield ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the High Yield Bond category average over the same months.
| Period | HYFI | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $108 | $107 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $131 | $126 |
| Since data start (May 2023 – May 2026) | $130 | $125 |
HYFI Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +1.95% |
| 1 year | +8.08% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +9.48% |
HYFI Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of AB High Yield ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +1.95% |
| 2025 | +8.92% |
| 2024 | +7.73% |
| 2023 (May–Dec) | +8.99% |
HYFI Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.6% | +0.1% | −1.2% | +1.8% | +0.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +1.2% | +0.7% | −1.3% | +0.2% | +1.8% | +1.6% | +0.8% | +1.2% | +0.9% | +0.2% | +0.6% | +0.6% |
| 2024 | +0.1% | +0.1% | +1.2% | −1.1% | +1.2% | +0.8% | +1.8% | +1.5% | +1.4% | −0.5% | +1.2% | −0.3% |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | −0.6% | +1.7% | +1.5% | +0.2% | −1.2% | −1.4% | +4.8% | +3.9% |
HYFI Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 4.46%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 1.11 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +4.84% (Nov 2023)
- Worst month: −1.41% (Oct 2023)
HYFI Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of AB High Yield ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $153.6M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $171.5M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 9.56×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7.5M | $0 | $7.5M |
| Apr 2026 | $14.8M | $0 | $14.8M |
| Mar 2026 | $4.7M | $0 | $4.7M |
| Feb 2026 | $10.3M | $0 | $10.3M |
| Jan 2026 | $4.7M | $5.7M | −$967K |
| Dec 2025 | $7.5M | $5.7M | $1.9M |
| Nov 2025 | $9.4M | $0 | $9.4M |
| Oct 2025 | $24.5M | $0 | $24.5M |
| Sep 2025 | $27.3M | $6.6M | $20.6M |
| Aug 2025 | $16.8M | $0 | $16.8M |
| Jul 2025 | $35.6M | $0 | $35.6M |
| Jun 2025 | $8.4M | $0 | $8.4M |
HYFI Assets Under Management
Net assets of AB High Yield ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $341.05M |
| 2026-02-28 | $315.34M |
| 2025-11-30 | $305.47M |
| 2025-08-31 | $250.45M |
| 2025-05-31 | $185.64M |
| 2025-02-28 | $193.14M |
| 2024-11-30 | $175.11M |
| 2024-08-31 | $148.32M |
| 2024-05-31 | $128.57M |
| 2024-02-29 | $117.06M |
| 2023-11-30 | $76.99M |
| 2023-08-31 | $80.27M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.