BSVvsSPLBETF Comparison
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ETF 2
SPLB
State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.21%
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. BSV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Technology. In contrast, SPLB's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. BSV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.04% for SPLB. BSV is down -0% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5.23B in YTD flows. SPLB performs worse with -2.3% YTD performance, and +$209M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BSV and SPLB 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 SPLB 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 SPLB | -0.78%+0.37% | -0.24%-3.22% | -0.00%-2.30% | +1.15%-2.50% | +13.98%+15.19% | +7.95%-16.69% |
| Flows | BSV SPLB | +$486M+$34M | +$2.57B+$152M | +$5.23B+$209M | +$8.53B+$421M | +$13.07B+$567M | +$7.66B+$634M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BSV SPLB | +1.81%+8.08% | +1.76%+7.54% | +2.24%+10.09% | +2.75%+11.88% |
| Max drawdown | BSV SPLB | -1.10%-5.62% | -1.29%-6.30% | -1.49%-9.59% | -8.31%-34.68% |
| Max drawdown duration | BSV SPLB | 27d84d | 176d328d | 150d359d | 1028d1825d |
Trading data
BSV | SPLB | |
Last sale 9/22/2026 at 2:25 PM | $76.72 | $21.32 |
| Previous close 09/21/2026 | $76.70 | $21.31 |
| Consolidated volume 09/21/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/22/2026 at 2:25 PM
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BSV | SPLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $76.72 | $21.32 |
| 1D performance | +0.03% | +0.05% |
| AuM | $46.42 B | $1.24 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.04% |
Characteristics
BSV | SPLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 3162 | 2735 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | March 10, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
Exposure
Countries
BSV
USA
90.6%
Other
9.4%
SPLB
USA
90.06%
Other
9.94%
Sectors
BSV
Sovereign
69.9%
Finance
14.95%
Other
15.15%
SPLB
Finance
18.28%
Utilities
14.05%
Healthcare
12.24%
Technology
11.1%
Energy
9.07%
Telecommunication.
8.48%
Other
26.78%
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Diversification
BSV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.56%
SPLB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.66%
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%
SPLB
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.37%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.33%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.28%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.26%
CVS Health, 4.78% 25mar2038, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.5% 15sep2053, USD
0.23%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.22%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.083% 20mar2051, USD (N)
0.22%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.22%
Oracle, 6.7% 4feb2056, USD
0.22%
Amgen, 5.65% 2mar2053, USD
0.22%
Meta Platforms, 5.5% 15nov2045, USD
0.21%
Amazon.com, 5.8% 13mar2056, USD
0.21%
AT&T Inc, 3.65% 15sep2059, USD
0.20%
Frequently asked questions about BSV and SPLB
How have the BSV and SPLB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV is down -0% year-to-date (YTD), while SPLB has lost -2.3%. That puts BSV better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BSV or SPLB?
Year-to-date, the BSV ETF saw +$5.23B in flows, compared to +$209M for SPLB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BSV or SPLB?
Over the past year, BSV had a volatility of 1.76%, while SPLB experienced 7.54%.
Which ETF is bigger: BSV or SPLB?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV holds $46.42 B in assets under management (AUM), while SPLB manages $1.24 B.
What sectors do the BSV and SPLB ETFs invest in?
BSV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SPLB focuses on Finance, Utilities and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the BSV ETF and SPLB 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). SPLB holds in its top three: Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD and Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BSV or SPLB?
BSV holds 3166 securities with 12.56% of its assets in the top 15. SPLB has 2739 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.66%.
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