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BSVvsSDSIETF Comparison

ETF 1
BSV

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

This fund is part of
US Government Bonds
-0.36%
VS
ETF 2
SDSI

American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF

This fund is part of
Intl Aggregate Bonds
-0.25%

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, Sovereign and Energy. BSV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.32% for SDSI. BSV is down -0.11% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5.22B in YTD flows. SDSI performs better with 1.4% YTD performance, and +$143M 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

-1.0-0.8-0.6-0.4-0.20.00.2%Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8Sep 15

Cumulative Flows

0 M100 M200 M300 M400 M500 M600 MAug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8Sep 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BSV
SDSI
-0.97%-0.58%
-0.44%+0.07%
-0.11%+1.40%
+1.01%+2.76%
+13.57%+17.86%
+7.84%n/a
Flows
BSV
SDSI
+$563M+$26M
+$2.60B+$66M
+$5.22B+$143M
+$8.65B+$231M
+$13.00B+$264M
+$8.08B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BSV
SDSI
+1.81%+1.23%
+1.76%+1.24%
+2.24%+1.68%
+2.75%n/a
Max drawdown
BSV
SDSI
-1.10%-0.72%
-1.29%-1.10%
-1.49%-1.10%
-8.31%n/a
Max drawdown duration
BSV
SDSI
24d24d
176d52d
150d52d
1028dn/a
Trading data

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BSV
SDSI
Last sale
9/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
$76.70
$50.67
Previous close
09/18/2026
$76.65
$50.67
Consolidated volume
09/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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SDSI
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BSV
SDSI
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 9/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BSV
SDSI
Last price
$76.70
$50.67
1D performance
+0.07%
+0.01%
AuM$46.36 B$296.38 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 holdings3162225
Asset classBonds-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 3, 2007October 11, 2022
ESGNoNo
Exposure

Countries

BSV
USA
90.6%
Other
9.4%
SDSI
USA
60.95%
Other
39.05%

Sectors

BSV
Sovereign
69.9%
Finance
14.95%
Other
15.15%
SDSI
Finance
29.58%
Sovereign
18.17%
Other
52.26%

Diversification

BSV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

12.56%
SDSI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.83%

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%
SDSI
USA, Notes 4% 31oct2029, USD (R-2029)
11.06%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028)
6.33%
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund
3.15%
Expand Energy, 5.375% 15mar2030, USD
0.56%
Global Atlantic Fin, 4.4% 15oct2029, USD
0.55%
CMS Energy, 4.75% 1jun2050, USD
0.55%
Standard Industries, 4.75% 15jan2028, USD
0.54%
CCO Holdings, 5% 1feb2028, USD
0.54%
American Airlines, 7.25% 15feb2028, USD
0.53%
Herc Holdings, 7% 15jun2030, USD
0.52%
United Airlines, 4.625% 15apr2029, USD
0.51%
Crown Castle, 4.9% 1sep2029, USD
0.50%
Medline Borrower, 6.25% 1apr2029, USD
0.50%
Swedbank, 7.75% perp., USD
0.50%
Build NYC Resource Corp., 7% 15dec2030, USD (2026C)
0.50%
Frequently asked questions about BSV and SDSI

How have the BSV and SDSI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 18, 2026, BSV is down -0.11% year-to-date (YTD), while SDSI has returned 1.4%. 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 +$5.22B in flows, compared to +$143M for SDSI.

Which ETF is more volatile: BSV or SDSI?

Over the past year, BSV had a volatility of 1.76%, while SDSI experienced 1.24%.

Which ETF is bigger: BSV or SDSI?

As of September 18, 2026, BSV holds $46.36 B in assets under management (AUM), while SDSI manages $296.38 M.

What sectors do the BSV and SDSI ETFs invest in?

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

What are the top holdings of the BSV ETF and SDSI 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). SDSI holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4% 31oct2029, USD (R-2029), USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028) and State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund.

Which ETF is more diversified: BSV or SDSI?

BSV holds 3166 securities with 12.56% of its assets in the top 15. SDSI has 390 securities and a top 15 weight of 26.83%.

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