ANGLvsFALNETF Comparison
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VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL) and iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN) belong to the same industry segment: US Corporate HY Bonds. ANGL's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Cyclicals, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, FALN's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Cyclicals and Non-Energy Materials. Both ANGL and FALN have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%. ANGL is down -1.28% year-to-date (YTD) with +$83M in YTD flows. FALN performs better with -0.7% YTD performance, and -$208M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ANGL and FALN 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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ANGL vs FALN performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/30/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ANGL FALN | -3.31%-3.22% | -2.97%-3.04% | -1.28%-0.70% | -0.17%-0.01% | +24.18%+26.87% | +11.43%+14.95% |
| Flows | ANGL FALN | -$583K-$42M | +$97M+$11M | +$83M-$208M | +$135M-$181M | +$453M+$259M | -$1.30B-$1.20B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ANGL FALN | +3.32%+3.29% | +3.55%+3.44% | +3.86%+3.80% | +4.88%+4.66% |
| Max drawdown | ANGL FALN | -3.61%-3.45% | -4.33%-3.87% | -4.33%-4.67% | -18.46%-18.04% |
| Max drawdown duration | ANGL FALN | 34d34d | 128d105d | 128d100d | 1010d938d |
Trading data
ANGL | FALN | |
Last sale 9/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $27.81 | $25.93 |
| Previous close 09/30/2026 | $27.92 | $26.00 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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ANGL | FALN | |
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| Last price | $27.81 | $25.93 |
| 1D performance | -0.39% | -0.25% |
| AuM | $3.07 B | $1.56 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.25% |
Characteristics
ANGL | FALN | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | VanEck | iShares |
| Benchmark | ICE US Fallen Angel High Yield 10% Constrained Index | Bloomberg U.S. HY Fallen Angel 3% Cap Index |
| N° of holdings | 128 | 155 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 10, 2012 | June 14, 2016 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ANGL
USA
79.84%
Other
20.16%
FALN
USA
82.42%
Other
17.58%
Sectors
ANGL
Consumer Cyclical.
21.71%
Finance
19.63%
Non-Energy Materi.
17.69%
Consumer Services
13.41%
Telecommunication.
8.86%
Other
18.7%
FALN
Finance
22.17%
Consumer Cyclical.
19.69%
Non-Energy Materi.
16.34%
Telecommunication.
8.95%
Energy
8.78%
Consumer Services
8.5%
Other
15.57%
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Diversification
ANGL
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
29.45%
FALN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
23.57%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
ANGL
Nissan Motor, 4.345% 17sep2027, USD
3.48%
Vodafone Group, 7% 4apr2079, USD
3.40%
Nissan Motor, 4.81% 17sep2030, USD
3.28%
Entegris Escrow Corporation, 4.75% 15apr2029, USD
2.64%
Celanese US Holdings, 7.7% 15nov2033, USD
1.81%
Dresdner Funding Trust I, 8.151% 30jun2031, USD
1.80%
Celanese US Holdings, 7.05% 15nov2030, USD
1.79%
Celanese US Holdings, 6.379% 15jul2032, USD
1.77%
Resorts World Las Vegas, 4.625% 16apr2029, USD
1.54%
Coty, 5.6% 15jan2031, USD
1.44%
Pacificorp, 7.375% 15sep2055, USD
1.42%
Celanese US Holdings, 7.33% 15jul2029, USD
1.32%
Celanese US Holdings, 6.85% 15nov2028, USD
1.32%
Huntsman International, 4.5% 1may2029, USD
1.23%
Perrigo Finance, 4.4% 15jun2030, USD
1.23%
FALN
Vodafone Group, 7% 4apr2079, USD
3.06%
GFL Environmental, 6.75% 15jan2031, USD
2.12%
Resorts World Las Vegas, 4.625% 16apr2029, USD
1.91%
Pacificorp, 7.375% 15sep2055, USD
1.82%
United Rentals (North America), 3.875% 15nov2027, USD
1.55%
Perrigo Finance, 4.4% 15jun2030, USD
1.53%
Huntsman International, 4.5% 1may2029, USD
1.50%
Methanex, 5.25% 15dec2029, USD
1.46%
V.F. Corp, 2.95% 23apr2030, USD
1.43%
Newell Brands, 5.75% 1apr2046, USD
1.32%
Coty, 5.6% 15jan2031, USD
1.24%
Transocean Ltd, 6.8% 15mar2038, USD
1.24%
Bombardier, 7.45% 1may2034, USD
1.20%
Nordstrom, 5% 15jan2044, USD
1.12%
Navient, 5.625% 1aug2033, USD (A)
1.07%
Frequently asked questions about ANGL and FALN
How have the ANGL and FALN ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 30, 2026, ANGL is down -1.28% year-to-date (YTD), while FALN has lost -0.7%. That puts FALN better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ANGL or FALN?
Year-to-date, the ANGL ETF saw +$83M in flows, compared to -$208M for FALN.
Which ETF is more volatile: ANGL or FALN?
Over the past year, ANGL had a volatility of 3.55%, while FALN experienced 3.44%.
Which ETF is bigger: ANGL or FALN?
As of September 30, 2026, ANGL holds $3.07 B in assets under management (AUM), while FALN manages $1.56 B.
What sectors do the ANGL and FALN ETFs invest in?
ANGL leans toward sectors like Consumer Cyclicals, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, FALN focuses on Finance, Consumer Cyclicals and Non-Energy Materials.
What are the top holdings of the ANGL ETF and FALN ETF?
ANGL top holdings include Nissan Motor, 4.345% 17sep2027, USD, Vodafone Group, 7% 4apr2079, USD and Nissan Motor, 4.81% 17sep2030, USD. FALN holds in its top three: Vodafone Group, 7% 4apr2079, USD, GFL Environmental, 6.75% 15jan2031, USD and Resorts World Las Vegas, 4.625% 16apr2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: ANGL or FALN?
ANGL holds 128 securities with 29.45% of its assets in the top 15. FALN has 155 securities and a top 15 weight of 23.57%.
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