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BSVvsSDSIETF Comparison

ETF 1
BSV

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

This fund is part of
US Government Bonds
+0.25%
VS
ETF 2
SDSI

American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF

This fund is part of
Intl Aggregate Bonds
+0.12%

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (SDSI) is part of the Intl Aggregate Bonds segment. BSV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Technology. In contrast, SDSI's top sector exposures are Finance, Energy and Industrials. BSV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.32% for SDSI. BSV is up 1.17% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5.64B in YTD flows. SDSI performs better with 1.98% YTD performance, and +$191M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BSV and SDSI 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 SDSI performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/05/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BSV
SDSI
+1.44%+0.85%
+0.38%+0.15%
+1.17%+1.98%
+2.03%+2.99%
+14.37%+17.80%
+9.66%n/a
Flows
BSV
SDSI
+$1.19B+$33M
+$1.71B+$91M
+$5.64B+$191M
+$8.85B+$222M
+$14.20B+$312M
+$7.00B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BSV
SDSI
+2.17%+1.43%
+1.87%+1.32%
+2.20%+1.65%
+2.76%n/a
Max drawdown
BSV
SDSI
-1.46%-1.08%
-1.46%-1.10%
-1.49%-1.10%
-7.94%n/a
Max drawdown duration
BSV
SDSI
71d71d
71d52d
150d52d
976dn/a
Trading data

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BSV
SDSI
Last sale
11/6/2026 at 7:49 PM
$76.99
$50.63
Previous close
11/04/2026
$77.06
$50.61
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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SDSI
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Main metrics
Last update 11/6/2026 at 7:49 PM
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Closed
BSV
SDSI
Last price
$76.99
$50.63
1D performance
-0.09%
+0.04%
AuM$47.05 B$345.25 M
E/R0.03%0.32%
Characteristics
BSV
SDSI
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVanguardAmerican Century Investments
BenchmarkBloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index-
N° of holdings3019177
Asset classBonds-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 3, 2007October 11, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BSV
USA
85.03%
Other
14.97%
SDSI
USA
35.17%
Other
64.83%

Sectors

BSV
Sovereign
64.71%
Finance
14.42%
Other
20.88%
SDSI
Finance
23.5%
Other
76.5%

Diversification

BSV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

13.42%
SDSI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.28%

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%
SDSI
US91282CRP85
12.45%
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund
2.75%
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, 2.57% 25nov2035, USD (86)
0.63%
CCO Holdings, 5% 1feb2028, USD
0.60%
Global Atlantic Fin, 4.4% 15oct2029, USD
0.59%
USA, Notes 4.625% 15jun2027, USD (AP-2027)
0.59%
American Airlines, 7.25% 15feb2028, USD
0.58%
Swedbank, 7.75% perp., USD
0.54%
Herc Holdings, 7% 15jun2030, USD
0.53%
Expand Energy, 5.375% 15mar2030, USD
0.52%
Medline Borrower, 6.25% 1apr2029, USD
0.52%
Blue Racer, 7% 15jul2029, USD
0.51%
Crown Castle, 4.9% 1sep2029, USD
0.51%
United Airlines, 4.625% 15apr2029, USD
0.50%
Venture Global LNG, 7% 15jan2030, USD
0.48%
Frequently asked questions about BSV and SDSI

How have the BSV and SDSI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of November 5, 2026, BSV is up 1.17% year-to-date (YTD), while SDSI has returned 1.98%. That puts SDSI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BSV or SDSI?

Year-to-date, the BSV ETF saw +$5.64B in flows, compared to +$191M for SDSI.

Which ETF is more volatile: BSV or SDSI?

Over the past year, BSV had a volatility of 1.87%, while SDSI experienced 1.32%.

Which ETF is bigger: BSV or SDSI?

As of November 5, 2026, BSV holds $47.05 B in assets under management (AUM), while SDSI manages $345.25 M.

What sectors do the BSV and SDSI ETFs invest in?

BSV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SDSI focuses on Finance.

What are the top holdings of the BSV ETF and SDSI ETF?

BSV top holdings include US91282CRK98, US91282CRN38 and USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028). SDSI holds in its top three: US91282CRP85, State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, 2.57% 25nov2035, USD (86).

Which ETF is more diversified: BSV or SDSI?

BSV holds 3154 securities with 13.42% of its assets in the top 15. SDSI has 401 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.28%.

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