AVSFvsSJNKETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.17%
Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF (AVSF) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. AVSF's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Sovereign and Industrials. In contrast, SJNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. AVSF is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.4% for SJNK. AVSF is up 0.71% year-to-date (YTD) with -$13M in YTD flows. SJNK performs better with 2.25% YTD performance, and -$336M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AVSF and SJNK 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 SJNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AVSF SJNK | -0.03%+0.39% | +0.13%+0.70% | +0.71%+2.25% | +2.35%+4.35% | +14.86%+24.55% | +9.51%+26.54% |
| Flows | AVSF SJNK | +$7M+$97M | -$7M+$98M | -$13M-$336M | +$894K+$107M | +$408M+$891M | +$629M+$369M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | AVSF SJNK | +1.90%+1.82% | +1.74%+2.12% | +2.12%+2.78% | +2.61%+3.70% |
| Max drawdown | AVSF SJNK | -0.52%-0.63% | -1.36%-1.58% | -1.36%-3.80% | -8.72%-9.49% |
| Max drawdown duration | AVSF SJNK | 28d28d | 164d44d | 164d75d | 1030d561d |
Trading data
AVSF | SJNK | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $46.23 | $24.69 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $46.23 | $24.70 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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AVSF | SJNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $46.23 | $24.69 |
| 1D performance | +0.01% | -0.04% |
| AuM | $654.14 M | $4.79 B |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
AVSF | SJNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | American Century Investments | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | - | Bloomberg US High Yield 350M Cash Pay 0-5 Year 2% Capped Index |
| N° of holdings | 499 | 1125 |
| Asset class | - | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 13, 2020 | March 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
AVSF
USA
86.39%
Other
13.61%
SJNK
USA
84.29%
Other
15.71%
Sectors
AVSF
Finance
42.34%
Sovereign
20.19%
Other
37.48%
SJNK
Finance
20.36%
Consumer Services
13.79%
Industrials
10.33%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.37%
Energy
7.85%
Business Services
7.72%
Other
31.59%
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Diversification
AVSF
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.2%
SJNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.62%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
AVSF
USA, Notes 4.125% 31jan2027, USD (AW-2027)
1.57%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31dec2026, USD (BM-2026)
1.05%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15jan2029, USD (AJ-2029)
1.01%
USA, Notes 2.375% 31mar2029, USD (J-2029)
0.99%
USA, Notes 1.625% 31oct2026, USD (R-2026)
0.97%
USA, Notes 1.375% 31dec2028, USD (T-2028)
0.96%
USA, Notes 1% 31jul2028, USD (N-2028)
0.93%
USA, Notes 2.75% 31may2029, USD (L-2029)
0.89%
USA, Notes 4.375% 30nov2030, USD (S-2030)
0.86%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30nov2029, USD (AG-2029)
0.85%
USA, Notes 1.625% 15may2031, USD (C-2031)
0.84%
USA, Notes 1.75% 31jan2029, USD (G-2029)
0.84%
USA, Notes 2.625% 31jul2029, USD (N-2029)
0.82%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30sep2029, USD (Q-2029)
0.81%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31mar2031, USD (J-2031)
0.80%
SJNK
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.66%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.62%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.50%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.48%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.46%
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.43%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.42%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.41%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.40%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.40%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.38%
Mauser Packaging Solutions, 7.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.37%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.37%
CCO Holdings, 5.375% 1jun2029, USD
0.36%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.36%
Frequently asked questions about AVSF and SJNK
How have the AVSF and SJNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, AVSF is up 0.71% year-to-date (YTD), while SJNK has returned 2.25%. That puts SJNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AVSF or SJNK?
Year-to-date, the AVSF ETF saw -$13M in flows, compared to -$336M for SJNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: AVSF or SJNK?
Over the past year, AVSF had a volatility of 1.74%, while SJNK experienced 2.12%.
Which ETF is bigger: AVSF or SJNK?
As of September 1, 2026, AVSF holds $654.14 M in assets under management (AUM), while SJNK manages $4.79 B.
What sectors do the AVSF and SJNK ETFs invest in?
AVSF leans toward sectors like Finance and Sovereign. Meanwhile, SJNK focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the AVSF ETF and SJNK 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). SJNK holds in its top three: EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: AVSF or SJNK?
AVSF holds 499 securities with 14.2% of its assets in the top 15. SJNK has 1131 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.62%.
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