BSVvsAHYBETF Comparison
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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. American Century Select High Yield ETF (AHYB) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. BSV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Technology. In contrast, AHYB's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services. BSV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.45% for AHYB. BSV is down -0% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5.23B in YTD flows. AHYB performs better with 1.48% YTD performance, and +$7M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BSV and AHYB 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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BSV vs AHYB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/21/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BSV AHYB | -0.78%-0.58% | -0.24%-0.05% | -0.00%+1.48% | +1.15%+3.02% | +13.98%+24.50% | +7.95%n/a |
| Flows | BSV AHYB | +$486M- | +$2.57B+$2M | +$5.23B+$7M | +$8.53B+$12M | +$13.07B+$30M | +$7.66B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BSV AHYB | +1.81%+2.05% | +1.76%+2.41% | +2.24%+3.18% | +2.75%n/a |
| Max drawdown | BSV AHYB | -1.10%-1.11% | -1.29%-2.21% | -1.49%-2.97% | -8.31%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | BSV AHYB | 27d25d | 176d50d | 150d68d | 1028dn/a |
Trading data
BSV | AHYB | |
Last sale 9/22/2026 at 2:23 PM | $76.72 | $45.54 |
| Previous close 09/21/2026 | $76.70 | $45.50 |
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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AHYB
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an indexBSV | AHYB | |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/22/2026 at 2:23 PM
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BSV | AHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $76.72 | $45.54 |
| 1D performance | +0.03% | +0.09% |
| AuM | $46.42 B | $61.43 M |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.45% |
Characteristics
BSV | AHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Vanguard | American Century Investments |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 3162 | 633 |
| Asset class | Bonds | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | November 16, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BSV
USA
90.6%
Other
9.4%
AHYB
USA
89.81%
Other
10.19%
Sectors
BSV
Sovereign
69.9%
Finance
14.95%
Other
15.15%
AHYB
Finance
14.4%
Industrials
13.93%
Consumer Services
12.78%
Energy
11.4%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.31%
Business Services
8.07%
Other
31.11%
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Diversification
BSV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.56%
AHYB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.14%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
BSV
USA, Notes 4.375% 31jul2031, USD (AB-2031)
1.41%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
1.10%
USA, Notes 3.375% 31dec2027, USD (BM-2027)
0.88%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
0.86%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
0.86%
USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030)
0.78%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31mar2028, USD (AZ-2028)
0.77%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31dec2029, USD (AH-2029)
0.75%
USA, Notes 1.125% 15feb2031, USD (B-2031)
0.75%
USA, Notes 3.375% 30nov2027, USD (BL-2027)
0.74%
USA, Notes 0.625% 15aug2030, USD (E-2030)
0.74%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31may2031, USD (Z-2031)
0.74%
USA, Notes 3.5% 30sep2029, USD (AD-2029)
0.72%
USA, Notes 1.625% 15may2031, USD (C-2031)
0.72%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028)
0.72%
AHYB
CoreWeave, 9.25% 1jun2030, USD
0.50%
Standard Industries, 4.375% 15jul2030, USD
0.47%
Venture Global LNG, 7.75% 1may2035, USD
0.46%
TransDigm, 6.375% 31may2033, USD
0.45%
Coinbase Global, 3.625% 1oct2031, USD
0.43%
Bath & Body Works, 6.625% 1oct2030, USD
0.42%
Olin, 5% 1feb2030, USD
0.40%
Novelis Corp, 4.75% 30jan2030, USD
0.40%
DIRECTV Financing, 10% 15feb2031, USD
0.39%
Venture Global LNG, 8.375% 1jun2031, USD
0.38%
Genmab, 7.25% 15dec2033, USD
0.38%
Virgin Media, 5.5% 15may2029, USD
0.37%
Starwood Property Trust, 6% 15apr2030, USD
0.37%
Tenet Healthcare, 5.125% 1nov2027, USD
0.37%
CCO Holdings, 4.25% 15jan2034, USD
0.37%
Frequently asked questions about BSV and AHYB
How have the BSV and AHYB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV is down -0% year-to-date (YTD), while AHYB has returned 1.48%. That puts AHYB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BSV or AHYB?
Year-to-date, the BSV ETF saw +$5.23B in flows, compared to +$7M for AHYB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BSV or AHYB?
Over the past year, BSV had a volatility of 1.76%, while AHYB experienced 2.41%.
Which ETF is bigger: BSV or AHYB?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV holds $46.42 B in assets under management (AUM), while AHYB manages $61.43 M.
What sectors do the BSV and AHYB ETFs invest in?
BSV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, AHYB focuses on Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services.
What are the top holdings of the BSV ETF and AHYB ETF?
BSV top holdings include USA, Notes 4.375% 31jul2031, USD (AB-2031), USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) and USA, Notes 3.375% 31dec2027, USD (BM-2027). AHYB holds in its top three: CoreWeave, 9.25% 1jun2030, USD, Standard Industries, 4.375% 15jul2030, USD and Venture Global LNG, 7.75% 1may2035, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BSV or AHYB?
BSV holds 3166 securities with 12.56% of its assets in the top 15. AHYB has 633 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.14%.
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