AVSFvsBHYBETF Comparison
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Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF (AVSF) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. Xtrackers USD High Yield BB-B ex Financials ETF (BHYB) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. AVSF's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Sovereign and Industrials. In contrast, BHYB's top sector exposures are Consumer Services, Industrials and Energy. AVSF is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.2% for BHYB. AVSF is up 0.3% year-to-date (YTD) with -$22M in YTD flows. BHYB performs better with 0.71% YTD performance, and +$1.60B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AVSF and BHYB 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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AVSF vs BHYB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/15/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AVSF BHYB | +0.17%-1.12% | -0.48%-1.51% | +0.30%+0.71% | +1.05%+2.31% | +14.68%n/a | +9.70%n/a |
| Flows | AVSF BHYB | -$9M+$21M | -$16M+$533M | -$22M+$1.60B | -$18M+$2.01B | +$390M- | +$617M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | AVSF BHYB | +1.94%+2.90% | +1.84%+2.61% | +2.12%n/a | +2.63%n/a |
| Max drawdown | AVSF BHYB | -1.52%-2.70% | -1.52%-2.70% | -1.52%n/a | -8.30%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | AVSF BHYB | 51d49d | 51d49d | 51dn/a | 948dn/a |
Trading data
AVSF | BHYB | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $45.73 | $52.32 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $45.70 | $52.48 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 17, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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AVSF | BHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $45.73 | $52.32 |
| 1D performance | +0.07% | -0.30% |
| AuM | $637.82 M | $3.04 B |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.2% |
Characteristics
AVSF | BHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | American Century Investments | Xtrackers by DWS |
| Benchmark | - | ICE BofA BB-B Non-FNCL Non-Distressed US HY Constrained Index |
| N° of holdings | 485 | 1466 |
| Asset class | - | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 13, 2020 | October 27, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
AVSF
USA
87.09%
Other
12.91%
BHYB
USA
87.97%
Other
12.03%
Sectors
AVSF
Finance
43.77%
Sovereign
19.85%
Other
36.38%
BHYB
Consumer Services
12.83%
Industrials
12.66%
Energy
11.04%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.58%
Finance
9.58%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.08%
Other
36.23%
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Diversification
AVSF
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.06%
BHYB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
4.93%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
AVSF
USA, Notes 4.125% 31jan2027, USD (AW-2027)
1.56%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31dec2026, USD (BM-2026)
1.34%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15jan2029, USD (AJ-2029)
1.00%
USA, Notes 2.375% 31mar2029, USD (J-2029)
0.98%
USA, Notes 1.375% 31dec2028, USD (T-2028)
0.95%
USA, Notes 1% 31jul2028, USD (N-2028)
0.93%
USA, Notes 2.75% 31may2029, USD (L-2029)
0.88%
USA, Notes 4.375% 30nov2030, USD (S-2030)
0.85%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30nov2029, USD (AG-2029)
0.84%
USA, Notes 1.75% 31jan2029, USD (G-2029)
0.83%
USA, Notes 2.625% 31jul2029, USD (N-2029)
0.81%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30sep2029, USD (Q-2029)
0.80%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31mar2031, USD (J-2031)
0.79%
USA, Notes 1.25% 30sep2028, USD (Q-2028)
0.75%
USA, Notes 0.625% 15aug2030, USD (E-2030)
0.74%
BHYB
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.53%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.46%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.43%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.36%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.34%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.34%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.31%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.30%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.29%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.28%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.27%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.26%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 7.25% 1jul2033, USD
0.26%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.26%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.25%
Frequently asked questions about AVSF and BHYB
How have the AVSF and BHYB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, AVSF is up 0.3% year-to-date (YTD), while BHYB has returned 0.71%. That puts BHYB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AVSF or BHYB?
Year-to-date, the AVSF ETF saw -$22M in flows, compared to +$1.60B for BHYB.
Which ETF is more volatile: AVSF or BHYB?
Over the past year, AVSF had a volatility of 1.84%, while BHYB experienced 2.61%.
Which ETF is bigger: AVSF or BHYB?
As of October 15, 2026, AVSF holds $637.82 M in assets under management (AUM), while BHYB manages $3.04 B.
What sectors do the AVSF and BHYB ETFs invest in?
AVSF leans toward sectors like Finance and Sovereign. Meanwhile, BHYB focuses on Consumer Services, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the AVSF ETF and BHYB ETF?
AVSF top holdings include USA, Notes 4.125% 31jan2027, USD (AW-2027), USA, Notes 4.25% 31dec2026, USD (BM-2026) and USA, Notes 3.5% 15jan2029, USD (AJ-2029). BHYB holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: AVSF or BHYB?
AVSF holds 485 securities with 14.06% of its assets in the top 15. BHYB has 1472 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.93%.
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