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ALTY vs HYFI

Global X Alternative Income ETF vs AB High Yield ETF

ALTY

Global X Alternative Income ETF

Annual cost

0.50%

Fund size

$44M

HYFI

AB High Yield ETF

Annual cost

0.40%

Fund size

$341M

Key differences

ALTY is an alternative ETF, while HYFI is a fixed income ETF. ALTY charges 0.50% a year and HYFI 0.40%.

  • ALTY is an alternative fund, while HYFI is a fixed income fund. They carry different risk/return profiles.
  • ALTY follows a option income strategy; HYFI uses active selection.
  • HYFI costs 0.10% less per year.
  • HYFI is much larger than ALTY. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • Over the last three years, ALTY has delivered higher annualized returns.

Side-by-side comparison

ALTYHYFI
Annual cost (TER)0.50%0.40%
Fund size (AUM)$44M$341M
Since20152016
Dividend yield7.37%6.71%
Asset classalternativefixed income
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyoption incomeactive selection
CAGR 1Y+15.0%+7.5%
CAGR 3Y+11.3%+9.1%
CAGR 5Y+5.5%N/A
Sharpe 3Y0.860.98
Volatility 1Y5.80%3.96%
Max drawdown-51.47%-6.34%

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