BSVvsJNKETF Comparison
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JNK
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.18%
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. BSV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Technology. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. BSV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.4% for JNK. BSV is up 1.17% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5.64B in YTD flows. JNK performs worse with 0.72% YTD performance, and -$1.17B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BSV and JNK 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 JNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/05/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BSV JNK | +1.44%+0.76% | +0.38%-1.52% | +1.17%+0.72% | +2.03%+2.33% | +14.37%+24.63% | +9.66%+16.75% |
| Flows | BSV JNK | +$1.19B+$38M | +$1.71B-$635M | +$5.64B-$1.17B | +$8.85B-$1.42B | +$14.20B+$48M | +$7.00B-$1.09B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BSV JNK | +2.17%+3.48% | +1.87%+3.02% | +2.20%+3.35% | +2.76%+5.18% |
| Max drawdown | BSV JNK | -1.46%-2.98% | -1.46%-2.98% | -1.49%-4.09% | -7.94%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | BSV JNK | 71d70d | 71d70d | 150d72d | 976d813d |
Trading data
BSV | JNK | |
Last sale 11/6/2026 at 2:30 PM | $76.98 | $92.70 |
| Previous close 11/04/2026 | $77.06 | $92.78 |
| Consolidated volume 11/04/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/6/2026 at 2:30 PM
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BSV | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $76.98 | $92.70 |
| 1D performance | -0.10% | -0.09% |
| AuM | $47.05 B | $6.24 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
BSV | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 3019 | 1055 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BSV
USA
85.03%
Other
14.97%
JNK
USA
81.63%
Other
18.37%
Sectors
BSV
Sovereign
64.71%
Finance
14.42%
Other
20.88%
JNK
Finance
17.25%
Industrials
11.08%
Energy
10.79%
Consumer Services
8.57%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.77%
Other
44.53%
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Diversification
BSV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
13.42%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.59%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
BSV
US91282CRK98
1.70%
US91282CRN38
1.32%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
1.09%
USA, Notes 3.375% 31dec2027, USD (BM-2027)
0.86%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
0.86%
US91282CRP85
0.84%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
0.83%
USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030)
0.78%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31mar2028, USD (AZ-2028)
0.77%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31jul2031, USD (AB-2031)
0.77%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31may2031, USD (Z-2031)
0.73%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028)
0.73%
USA, Notes 0.625% 15aug2030, USD (E-2030)
0.72%
USA, Notes 1.125% 15feb2031, USD (B-2031)
0.72%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31dec2029, USD (AH-2029)
0.71%
JNK
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.70%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.60%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.49%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.46%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.45%
US83408KAB52
0.44%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.42%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.41%
US83408KAC36
0.41%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.40%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.39%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.37%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.35%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.35%
TransDigm, 6.375% 31may2033, USD
0.35%
Frequently asked questions about BSV and JNK
How have the BSV and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of November 5, 2026, BSV is up 1.17% year-to-date (YTD), while JNK has returned 0.72%. That puts BSV better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BSV or JNK?
Year-to-date, the BSV ETF saw +$5.64B in flows, compared to -$1.17B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: BSV or JNK?
Over the past year, BSV had a volatility of 1.87%, while JNK experienced 3.02%.
Which ETF is bigger: BSV or JNK?
As of November 5, 2026, BSV holds $47.05 B in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $6.24 B.
What sectors do the BSV and JNK ETFs invest in?
BSV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the BSV ETF and JNK ETF?
BSV top holdings include US91282CRK98, US91282CRN38 and USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028). JNK holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BSV or JNK?
BSV holds 3154 securities with 13.42% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1114 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.59%.
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