There are ETFs that invest in high-yield corporate bonds, or “junk,” including iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond (NYSEArca: HYG), which has a 12-month yield of 7.7%, and SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield (NYSEArca: JNK). [Be Careful When Reaching for Yield with ETFs]
Our ETF Analyzer can also be used to search for ETFs with high yields. A recent screen included these ETFs near the top of the list: First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSEArca: FDD), PowerShares KBW High Dividend Yield (NYSEArca: KBWD) and SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: DWX)
iShares Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend
