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BSVvsSDSIETF Comparison

ETF 1
BSV

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

This fund is part of
US Government Bonds
+0.07%
VS
ETF 2
SDSI

American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF

This fund is part of
Intl Aggregate Bonds
+0.05%

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 Utilities. 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 0.78% year-to-date (YTD) with +$4.00B in YTD flows. SDSI performs better with 1.87% YTD performance, and +$100M 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

-0.4-0.20.00.2%Jul 6Jul 13Jul 20Jul 27Aug 3

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/05/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BSV
SDSI
+0.11%+0.22%
+0.48%+0.95%
+0.78%+1.87%
+2.74%+4.32%
+14.26%+18.60%
+8.83%n/a
Flows
BSV
SDSI
+$1.45B+$23M
+$1.40B+$49M
+$4.00B+$100M
+$8.00B+$175M
+$11.57B+$223M
+$7.91B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BSV
SDSI
+1.94%+1.29%
+1.69%+1.22%
+2.24%+1.68%
+2.74%n/a
Max drawdown
BSV
SDSI
-0.58%-0.31%
-1.29%-1.10%
-1.49%-1.10%
-8.38%n/a
Max drawdown duration
BSV
SDSI
40d15d
157d52d
150d52d
1045dn/a
Trading data

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BSV
SDSI
Last sale
8/6/2026 at 2:06 PM
$77.51
$51.28
Previous close
08/05/2026
$77.55
$51.26
Consolidated volume
08/05/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026
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SDSI
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BSV
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 8/6/2026 at 2:06 PM
Live
Closed
BSV
SDSI
Last price
$77.51
$51.28
1D performance
-0.06%
+0.05%
AuM$45.71 B$256.48 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 holdings2400127
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
62.27%
Other
37.73%
SDSI
USA
25.24%
Other
74.76%

Sectors

BSV
Sovereign
46.73%
Finance
11.18%
Other
42.09%
SDSI
Finance
21.07%
Other
78.93%
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Diversification

BSV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

12.67%
SDSI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

23.85%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
BSV
US91282CQX29
1.19%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
1.12%
US91282CQY02
0.95%
US91282CPS43
0.89%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
0.88%
US91282CQH78
0.81%
USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030)
0.79%
US91282CQU89
0.78%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31dec2029, USD (AH-2029)
0.77%
USA, Notes 1.125% 15feb2031, USD (B-2031)
0.76%
US91282CPL99
0.75%
USA, Notes 0.625% 15aug2030, USD (E-2030)
0.75%
US91282CPE56
0.75%
US91282CNV99
0.74%
USA, Notes 3.5% 30sep2029, USD (AD-2029)
0.73%
SDSI
US91282CQV62
15.20%
US91282CQS34
1.36%
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund
1.07%
CMS Energy, 4.75% 1jun2050, USD
0.57%
US12008EXX92
0.54%
Southwestern Energy, 5.375% 15mar2030, USD
0.53%
CCO Holdings, 5% 1feb2028, USD
0.52%
Global Atlantic Fin, 4.4% 15oct2029, USD
0.52%
US46594QAF46
0.52%
Standard Industries, 4.75% 15jan2028, USD
0.52%
United Airlines, 4.625% 15apr2029, USD
0.51%
American Airlines, 7.25% 15feb2028, USD
0.50%
Northern Trust Corporation, 3.375% 8may2032, USD
0.50%
US729906AH00
0.50%
US42704LAF13
0.50%
Frequently asked questions about BSV and SDSI

How have the BSV and SDSI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of August 5, 2026, BSV is up 0.78% year-to-date (YTD), while SDSI has returned 1.87%. 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 +$4.00B in flows, compared to +$100M for SDSI.

Which ETF is more volatile: BSV or SDSI?

Over the past year, BSV had a volatility of 1.69%, while SDSI experienced 1.22%.

Which ETF is bigger: BSV or SDSI?

As of August 5, 2026, BSV holds $45.71 B in assets under management (AUM), while SDSI manages $256.48 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 US91282CQX29, USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) and US91282CQY02. SDSI holds in its top three: US91282CQV62, US91282CQS34 and State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund.

Which ETF is more diversified: BSV or SDSI?

BSV holds 3198 securities with 12.67% of its assets in the top 15. SDSI has 395 securities and a top 15 weight of 23.85%.

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