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  5. XHY: In your Income Model Portfolio XHY shows a negative 24% return since inception, yet it yields 5. [iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)]
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Q: In your Income Model Portfolio XHY shows a negative 24% return since inception, yet it yields 5.99%. I've held it in my RIF for many years but its price history is weak. Is this a good time to add or a value trap?

Can you suggest better options?
Asked by Jean on January 14, 2026
5i Research Answer:

XHY got hit in the interest rate spike in 2022. But performance has improved (our portfolios show price but dividends are included in total returns). %-year is now 3.10%. One year is 7.42%. With rates heading lower performance should continue to be decent and we would be fine continuing to hold this as a solid ETF for the US high yield sector. 

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