HYXF Sees Heavy Trading and Dividend Distribution
By ATTN Desk · Editorial oversight: Sean Han
iShares Trust ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYXF)
Introduction
iShares Trust ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ticker: HYXF) is an exchange-traded fund managed by BlackRock. The fund seeks exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated, below-investment-grade corporate bonds that meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. It excludes issuers in the oil and gas sector.
Corporate Structure
- Sponsor: BlackRock, Inc.
- Employee Base: Over 10,001 employees¹
- Assets Under Management: USD 170.42 million²
- Expense Ratio (net): 0.35%²
- Trading Venue: NASDAQ (“NAS”)
¹ Source: BlackRock LinkedIn profile
² As of 2025-06-09 (Yahoo Finance)
Developments and News
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-02 | Ex-dividend date for monthly distribution |
| 2025-06-02 | Record date for USD 0.2633 per share dividend |
| 2025-06-05 | Dividend payable: USD 0.2633 per share³ |
| 2025-06-05 | Filing of Form N-CSR (Certified Shareholder Report) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange |
| Commission (SEC)⁴ | |
| 2025-06-10 | Market close price: USD 46.78 (up 0.17%) on volume of 169,145 shares |
³ Source: MarketScreener
⁴ Filing Link:
Financial and Strategic Analysis
Share and NAV Metrics (as of 2025-06-10 / 2025-06-09)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price | USD 46.78 |
| Price Change | +0.17% |
| Net Asset Value | USD 46.58 (NAV) |
| Yield to Worst | 6.32% |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.88 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
Trading Activity
- Volume (2025-06-10): 169,145 shares
- Average Daily Volume: 2,939 shares
- Volume Rate: +5,655.19% vs. average
Portfolio Characteristics
- Focus: High yield corporate bonds rated below investment grade
- ESG Integration: Screens for environmental, social, and governance factors; excludes oil and gas issuers
- Risk Profile: Credit risk of sub-investment-grade issuers; interest rate sensitivity; liquidity considerations
Market Position and Industry Context
- Category: High Yield Bond ETFs
- 52-Week Range: USD 43.09 – 49.11
- Comparative Funds: Competes with non-ESG high yield bond ETFs and other ESG-focused fixed income products
- Investor Appeal: Seeks to provide higher income potential of below-investment-grade credits while adhering to ESG standards
- Regulatory Reporting: Subject to quarterly and annual disclosures under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Form N-CSR)
TL;DR
- On 2025-06-10, HYXF closed at USD 46.78, up 0.17% on heavy trading (169,145 vs. 2,939 average shares).
- Monthly dividend of USD 0.2633 per share was paid on 2025-06-05 (ex-date and record date 2025-06-02).
- The fund’s NAV stood at USD 46.58 with a yield of 6.32% and expense ratio of 0.35%.
- Form N-CSR was filed with the SEC on 2025-06-05, covering the period’s financial performance and portfolio disclosures.