(HYLS) Tactical High Yield - Overview

ETF Category: High Yield Bond | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 1.647m USD | Total Return: 5.6% in 12m

Junk Bonds, Corporate Debt, Loans, Fixed Income
Total Rating 36
Safety 72
Buy Signal -0.18
High Yield Bond
Category Rotation: +4.4
TER: 1.02%
AUM: 1.65B
Avg Turnover: 4.54M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility4.17%
VaR 5th Pctl0.75%
VaR vs Median-0.20%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.37
Rel. Str. IBD34.5
Rel. Str. Peer Group13.4
Character TTM
Beta0.147
Beta Downside0.110
Hurst Exponent0.451
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD3.96%
CAGR/Max DD2.00
CAGR/Mean DD14.61

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: HYLS Tactical High Yield

The First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund focused on non-investment grade debt. Under normal market conditions, the fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its net assets to high-yield securities, commonly referred to as junk bonds, or unrated debt of equivalent credit quality.

The high-yield sector consists of corporate debt issued by companies with lower credit ratings, typically offering higher interest rates to compensate investors for increased default risk. Unlike passive index funds, this tactical business model allows the advisor to adjust the portfolios duration and credit exposure based on shifting macroeconomic conditions. Investors may find it useful to evaluate these credit metrics further on ValueRay.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Monetary policy shifts and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions impact bond valuations
  • Credit spread fluctuations between junk bonds and Treasuries drive price volatility
  • Default rates among sub-investment grade corporate issuers affect net asset value
  • Active management strategy adjustments influence total returns relative to passive benchmarks
  • Liquidity conditions in the high-yield debt market determine portfolio transaction costs
What is the price of HYLS shares?

As of June 07, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 40.74 with a total of 88,453 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.39%, over one month by +0.11%, over three months by +0.94% and over the past year by +5.62%.

Is HYLS a buy, sell or hold?

Tactical High Yield has no consensus analysts rating.