CPLSvsHYFIETF Comparison
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AB Core Plus Bond ETF (CPLS) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. AB High Yield ETF (HYFI) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. CPLS's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Technology. In contrast, HYFI's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. CPLS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.4% for HYFI. CPLS is down -2.09% year-to-date (YTD) with +$18M in YTD flows. HYFI performs better with 0.41% YTD performance, and +$59M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CPLS and HYFI 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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CPLS vs HYFI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CPLS HYFI | -0.50%-1.41% | -2.22%-1.82% | -2.09%+0.41% | -2.29%+1.86% | n/a+27.69% | n/an/a |
| Flows | CPLS HYFI | +$2M+$23M | -$5M+$34M | +$18M+$59M | +$30M+$96M | -+$280M | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | CPLS HYFI | +4.31%+3.00% | +3.77%+2.66% | n/a+3.22% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | CPLS HYFI | -3.44%-2.63% | -4.66%-2.63% | n/a-3.97% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | CPLS HYFI | 52d50d | 229d50d | n/a68d | n/an/a |
Trading data
CPLS | HYFI | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $33.67 | $35.93 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $33.69 | $36.05 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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CPLS | HYFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $33.67 | $35.93 |
| 1D performance | -0.04% | -0.35% |
| AuM | $201.84 M | $352.23 M |
| E/R | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
CPLS | HYFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 710 | 555 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 13, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
CPLS
USA
75.1%
Other
24.9%
HYFI
USA
71.74%
Other
28.26%
Sectors
CPLS
Sovereign
41.43%
Finance
16.67%
Other
41.9%
HYFI
Finance
16.91%
Consumer Services
11.75%
Industrials
11.12%
Business Services
8.54%
Energy
8.16%
Healthcare
7.46%
Other
36.07%
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Diversification
CPLS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
33.71%
HYFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
8.79%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
CPLS
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
4.95%
USA, Notes 4.875% 31oct2030, USD (R-2030)
3.93%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30sep2030, USD (Q-2030)
3.23%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2030, USD (AC-2030)
3.11%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
3.03%
USA, Bonds 3.125% 15may2048, USD
2.24%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31dec2026, USD (BM-2026)
1.97%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30nov2029, USD (S-2029)
1.94%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
1.89%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2030, USD (G-2030)
1.44%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
1.44%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31jan2027, USD (AW-2027)
1.43%
USA, Notes 3.375% 31dec2027, USD (BM-2027)
1.13%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31dec2029, USD (T-2029)
1.10%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
0.87%
HYFI
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.87%
Sopaipilla Investor, 7.534% 30nov2048, USD
0.75%
DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD
0.64%
Olympus Water US Holding, 7.25% 15feb2033, USD
0.60%
American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD
0.57%
Advance Auto Parts, 7% 1aug2030, USD
0.56%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.56%
Nissan Motor Acceptance, 7.05% 15sep2028, USD
0.55%
DISH DBS, 5.75% 1dec2028, USD
0.54%
US Foods Inc, 4.75% 15feb2029, USD
0.53%
Community Health Systems (CHS), 5.25% 15may2030, USD
0.53%
FirstCash Holdings, 4.625% 1sep2028, USD
0.53%
NCL Corporation, 5.875% 15jan2031, USD
0.53%
Voyager Parent, 9.25% 1jul2032, USD
0.52%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.52%
Frequently asked questions about CPLS and HYFI
How have the CPLS and HYFI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, CPLS is down -2.09% year-to-date (YTD), while HYFI has returned 0.41%. That puts HYFI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: CPLS or HYFI?
Year-to-date, the CPLS ETF saw +$18M in flows, compared to +$59M for HYFI.
Which ETF is more volatile: CPLS or HYFI?
Over the past year, CPLS had a volatility of 3.77%, while HYFI experienced 2.66%.
Which ETF is bigger: CPLS or HYFI?
As of October 16, 2026, CPLS holds $201.84 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYFI manages $352.23 M.
What sectors do the CPLS and HYFI ETFs invest in?
CPLS leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, HYFI focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the CPLS ETF and HYFI ETF?
CPLS top holdings include USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030), USA, Notes 4.875% 31oct2030, USD (R-2030) and USA, Notes 4.625% 30sep2030, USD (Q-2030). HYFI holds in its top three: TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD, Sopaipilla Investor, 7.534% 30nov2048, USD and DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: CPLS or HYFI?
CPLS holds 833 securities with 33.71% of its assets in the top 15. HYFI has 609 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.79%.
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