BWXvsIHYETF Comparison
ETF 1
BWX
State Street SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF
This fund is part of
Intl Government Bonds
+0.07%
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State Street SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX) belongs to the Intl Government Bonds segment. VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF (IHY) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. BWX's top 1 sector exposures are Sovereign. In contrast, IHY's top sector exposures are Finance, Telecommunications and Energy. BWX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.4% for IHY. BWX is down -3.42% year-to-date (YTD) with +$107M in YTD flows. IHY performs better with -2.18% YTD performance, and -$6M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BWX and IHY 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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BWX vs IHY performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BWX IHY | +0.15%-2.43% | +0.63%-2.57% | -3.42%-2.18% | -4.14%-0.59% | +8.48%+26.01% | -18.18%+9.23% |
| Flows | BWX IHY | +$17M-$2M | +$19M-$2M | +$107M-$6M | +$98M-$6M | +$499M+$847K | +$648M-$54M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BWX IHY | +6.26%+3.61% | +6.85%+4.05% | +7.37%+4.35% | +8.18%+5.59% |
| Max drawdown | BWX IHY | -4.00%-4.31% | -7.02%-4.31% | -10.02%-4.31% | -28.86%-24.31% |
| Max drawdown duration | BWX IHY | 44d59d | 236d59d | 255d59d | 1809d1029d |
Trading data
BWX | IHY | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $21.40 | $20.64 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $21.42 | $20.71 |
| Consolidated volume 10/22/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BWX | IHY | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $21.40 | $20.64 |
| 1D performance | -0.09% | -0.34% |
| AuM | $1.33 B | $39.25 M |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
BWX | IHY | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | VanEck |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg Global Treasury ex-U.S. Capped Index | ICE BofA Global ex-US Issuers High Yield Constrained Index |
| N° of holdings | 1360 | 516 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 2, 2007 | April 2, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BWX
Japan
22.73%
Other
77.27%
IHY
France
11.94%
United Kingdom
10.31%
Canada
7.1%
Other
70.64%
Sectors
BWX
Sovereign
98.53%
Other
1.47%
IHY
Finance
18.05%
Telecommunication.
15.95%
Energy
10.92%
Non-Energy Materi.
10.7%
Utilities
8.7%
Industrials
8.5%
Other
27.19%
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Diversification
BWX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.99%
IHY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.59%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
BWX
Japan, JGB 0.1% 20mar2028, JPY
0.32%
Austria, AGB 4.15% 15mar2037, EUR
0.30%
Japan, JGB 0.8% 20sep2033, JPY
0.29%
Japan, JGB 0.1% 20jun2030, JPY
0.29%
Belgium, OLO 5% 28mar2035, EUR
0.28%
Japan, JGB 0.2% 20mar2032, JPY
0.26%
Netherlands, DSL 3.75% 15jan2042, EUR
0.26%
Australia, TB 2.75% 21nov2028, AUD (TB152)
0.26%
Japan, JGB 0.1% 20mar2031, JPY
0.26%
Japan, JGB 0.1% 20sep2029, JPY
0.26%
Japan, JGB 0.1% 20sep2030, JPY
0.25%
Australia, TB 2.75% 21nov2029, AUD (TB154)
0.25%
Australia, TB 3.25% 21apr2029, AUD (TB138)
0.25%
Japan, JGB 0.1% 20dec2030, JPY
0.24%
Japan, JGB 2.3% 20mar2040, JPY
0.24%
IHY
Electricite de France (EDF), 5.875% perp., GBP (25)
0.62%
Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD
0.59%
Mediobanca, 3.875% 4jul2030, EUR (640)
0.54%
Telecom Italia (TIM), 7.721% 4jun2038, USD
0.53%
Mundys, 1.875% 12feb2028, EUR
0.52%
VodafoneZiggo, 2.875% 15jan2029, EUR
0.51%
Virgin Media, 4.5% 15jul2031, GBP
0.51%
Stellantis, 6.25% perp., EUR
0.51%
Intrum Investments and Financing, 8.5% 11sep2030, EUR
0.50%
Yapi Kredi Bank, 9.25% 16oct2028, USD (259)
0.49%
Fibercop SPA, 7.721% 4jun2038, USD
0.48%
Samarco Mineracao, 4% 30jun2031, USD
0.47%
Softbank Group, 5.125% 19sep2027, USD
0.46%
Genting Overseas Holdings, 8.3% perp., USD
0.44%
Omniyat Holdings, 7.25% 4mar2031, USD (3)
0.42%
Frequently asked questions about BWX and IHY
How have the BWX and IHY ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, BWX is down -3.42% year-to-date (YTD), while IHY has lost -2.18%. That puts IHY better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BWX or IHY?
Year-to-date, the BWX ETF saw +$107M in flows, compared to -$6M for IHY.
Which ETF is more volatile: BWX or IHY?
Over the past year, BWX had a volatility of 6.85%, while IHY experienced 4.05%.
Which ETF is bigger: BWX or IHY?
As of October 23, 2026, BWX holds $1.33 B in assets under management (AUM), while IHY manages $39.25 M.
What sectors do the BWX and IHY ETFs invest in?
BWX leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, IHY focuses on Finance, Telecommunications and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the BWX ETF and IHY ETF?
BWX top holdings include Japan, JGB 0.1% 20mar2028, JPY, Austria, AGB 4.15% 15mar2037, EUR and Japan, JGB 0.8% 20sep2033, JPY. IHY holds in its top three: Electricite de France (EDF), 5.875% perp., GBP (25), Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD and Mediobanca, 3.875% 4jul2030, EUR (640).
Which ETF is more diversified: BWX or IHY?
BWX holds 1375 securities with 3.99% of its assets in the top 15. IHY has 517 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.59%.
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