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CDX vs HYFI

Simplify High Yield ETF vs AB High Yield ETF

CDX

Simplify High Yield ETF

Simplify Asset Management

Annual cost

0.25%

Fund size

$440M

HYFI

AB High Yield ETF

AllianceBernstein

Annual cost

0.40%

Fund size

$334M

Key differences

  • CDX costs 0.15% less per year.
  • CDX is classified as alternative, while HYFI is fixed income — different risk/return profiles.
  • CDX follows a multi strategy strategy; HYFI uses active selection.
  • Over the last 3 years, HYFI has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • HYFI has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

CDXHYFI
Annual cost (TER)0.25%0.40%
Fund size (AUM)$440M$334M
Since20222016
Dividend yield8.37%6.79%
Asset classalternativefixed income
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategymulti strategyactive selection
CAGR 1Y-0.3%+8.7%
CAGR 3Y+7.8%+9.3%
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3Y0.421.02
Volatility 1Y5.69%3.98%
Max drawdown-13.24%-6.34%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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