AFIXvsSHYDETF Comparison
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Allspring Broad Market Core Bond ETF (AFIX) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF (SHYD) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. AFIX's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, SHYD's top sector exposures are Municipal. AFIX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.32% for SHYD. AFIX is down -0.17% year-to-date (YTD) with +$28M in YTD flows. SHYD performs better with 0.93% YTD performance, and +$73M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AFIX and SHYD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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AFIX vs SHYD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/07/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AFIX SHYD | -0.37%-0.21% | -0.13%-0.22% | -0.17%+0.93% | +0.70%+2.56% | n/a+12.38% | n/a+3.33% |
| Flows | AFIX SHYD | -+$10M | -$12M+$35M | +$28M+$73M | +$28M+$116M | -+$71M | -+$96M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | AFIX SHYD | +4.01%+1.49% | +3.76%+1.56% | n/a+2.27% | n/a+2.39% |
| Max drawdown | AFIX SHYD | -1.76%-0.98% | -3.04%-2.14% | n/a-2.95% | n/a-12.22% |
| Max drawdown duration | AFIX SHYD | 70d60d | 190d123d | n/a114d | n/a1421d |
Trading data
AFIX | SHYD | |
Last sale 9/8/2026 at 1:30 PM | $24.29 | $22.50 |
| Previous close 09/04/2026 | $24.33 | $22.51 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 9, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/8/2026 at 1:30 PM
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AFIX | SHYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.29 | $22.50 |
| 1D performance | -0.14% | -0.04% |
| AuM | $199.30 M | $457.88 M |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.32% |
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Exposure
Countries
AFIX
USA
53.25%
Other
46.75%
SHYD
USA
57.85%
Other
42.15%
Sectors
AFIX
Sovereign
14.14%
Finance
13.43%
Industrials
10.86%
Other
61.58%
SHYD
Municipal
57.85%
Other
42.15%
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Diversification
AFIX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
23.23%
SHYD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
13.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
AFIX
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
4.99%
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2046, USD
3.65%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2046, USD
3.60%
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jan2036, USD (A-2036)
1.32%
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1.11%
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1.03%
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0.95%
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0.94%
US3140XC3V88
0.90%
US3140XL2S69
0.80%
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0.80%
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0.80%
US3132DVME29
0.79%
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0.78%
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0.77%
SHYD
California Municipal Finance Authority, 4% 15jul2029, USD (2019)
1.58%
Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, 5.25% 1oct2054, USD (2023A-1)
1.20%
Puerto Rico, 5.75% 1jul2031, USD
0.94%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2033, USD
0.87%
Denver, 5% 1oct2032, USD (2017)
0.87%
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0.84%
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, 5.5% 1nov2037, USD (2025)
0.84%
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0.81%
US05786PAA12
0.81%
Mission Economic Development Corp., 4.625% 1oct2031, USD (2018)
0.79%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 4% 1jul2035, USD (2016A)
0.77%
Puerto Rico, 5.625% 1jul2029, USD
0.74%
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0.73%
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0.73%
Baldwin Industrial Development Authority, 4.3% 1mar2056, USD (2026A)
0.69%
Frequently asked questions about AFIX and SHYD
How have the AFIX and SHYD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 7, 2026, AFIX is down -0.17% year-to-date (YTD), while SHYD has returned 0.93%. That puts SHYD better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AFIX or SHYD?
Year-to-date, the AFIX ETF saw +$28M in flows, compared to +$73M for SHYD.
Which ETF is more volatile: AFIX or SHYD?
Over the past year, AFIX had a volatility of 3.76%, while SHYD experienced 1.56%.
Which ETF is bigger: AFIX or SHYD?
As of September 7, 2026, AFIX holds $199.30 M in assets under management (AUM), while SHYD manages $457.88 M.
What sectors do the AFIX and SHYD ETFs invest in?
AFIX leans toward sectors like Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, SHYD focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the AFIX ETF and SHYD ETF?
AFIX top holdings include USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD, USA, Bonds 5% 15may2046, USD and USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2046, USD. SHYD holds in its top three: California Municipal Finance Authority, 4% 15jul2029, USD (2019), Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, 5.25% 1oct2054, USD (2023A-1) and Puerto Rico, 5.75% 1jul2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: AFIX or SHYD?
AFIX holds 572 securities with 23.23% of its assets in the top 15. SHYD has 514 securities and a top 15 weight of 13.22%.
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