GBNDvsHYMBETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF
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Municipal Bonds
-0.02%
Goldman Sachs Core Bond ETF (GBND) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. GBND's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Industrials and Finance. In contrast, HYMB's top sector exposures are Municipal. GBND is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.26%, versus 0.35% for HYMB. GBND is down -0.33% year-to-date (YTD) with +$476M in YTD flows. HYMB performs better with 1.04% YTD performance, and +$639M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GBND and HYMB 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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GBND vs HYMB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/04/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GBND HYMB | -0.32%-0.96% | -0.70%-1.63% | -0.33%+1.04% | +1.43%+5.43% | n/a+13.68% | n/a-0.88% |
| Flows | GBND HYMB | +$6M+$232M | +$29M+$602M | +$476M+$639M | +$521M+$804M | -+$1.56B | -+$2.06B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GBND HYMB | +3.91%+3.18% | +3.71%+2.97% | n/a+4.83% | n/a+4.88% |
| Max drawdown | GBND HYMB | -1.79%-2.65% | -2.88%-2.67% | n/a-7.06% | n/a-20.03% |
| Max drawdown duration | GBND HYMB | 67d61d | 187d88d | n/a269d | n/a1509d |
Trading data
GBND | HYMB | |
Last sale 9/4/2026 at 1:30 PM | $49.47 | $24.45 |
| Previous close 09/04/2026 | $49.45 | $24.47 |
| Consolidated volume 09/04/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 7, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
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GBND | HYMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $49.47 | $24.45 |
| 1D performance | +0.04% | -0.08% |
| AuM | $526.32 M | $3.46 B |
| E/R | 0.26% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
GBND | HYMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Goldman Sachs | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | - | ICE US Select High Yield Crossover Municipal Index |
| N° of holdings | 581 | 792 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 25, 2025 | April 13, 2011 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
GBND
USA
56.3%
Other
43.7%
HYMB
USA
53.95%
Other
46.05%
Sectors
GBND
Sovereign
24.28%
Industrials
10.32%
Finance
10%
Other
55.4%
HYMB
Municipal
53.95%
Other
46.05%
Diversification
GBND
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
40.36%
HYMB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
GBND
USA, Notes 3.875% 30nov2029, USD (S-2029)
6.53%
Goldman Sachs Central Government Fund
4.43%
US01F0226831
4.04%
US01F0526800
3.65%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
3.54%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
3.46%
USA, Bonds 4.375% 15aug2043, USD
3.24%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15oct2028, USD (AT-2028)
2.96%
FR SD8200, 2.5% 1mar2052, USD (ABS)
1.46%
US31427SSM16
1.42%
US01F0424832
1.25%
FN MA4255, 2% 1feb2051, USD (ABS)
1.23%
US21H0526861
1.11%
US01F0426811
1.05%
US01F0606834
0.97%
HYMB
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD
2.30%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.784% 1jul2058, USD
1.41%
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2)
1.28%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2046, USD
0.80%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2041, USD
0.59%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.75% 1jul2053, USD
0.57%
New York Liberty Development Corp., 5% 15nov2044, USD
0.45%
US592250EW01
0.39%
US09182TGL52
0.35%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.329% 1jul2040, USD
0.34%
US167505ZF68
0.32%
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., 5% 1oct2039, USD (2022A)
0.31%
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, 5% 1jan2058, USD (2024A)
0.30%
US472682ZN67
0.30%
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., 0% 1jun2066, USD (2021B-2)
0.29%
Frequently asked questions about GBND and HYMB
How have the GBND and HYMB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 4, 2026, GBND is down -0.33% year-to-date (YTD), while HYMB has returned 1.04%. That puts HYMB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GBND or HYMB?
Year-to-date, the GBND ETF saw +$476M in flows, compared to +$639M for HYMB.
Which ETF is more volatile: GBND or HYMB?
Over the past year, GBND had a volatility of 3.71%, while HYMB experienced 2.97%.
Which ETF is bigger: GBND or HYMB?
As of September 4, 2026, GBND holds $526.32 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYMB manages $3.46 B.
What sectors do the GBND and HYMB ETFs invest in?
GBND leans toward sectors like Sovereign, Industrials and Finance. Meanwhile, HYMB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the GBND ETF and HYMB ETF?
GBND top holdings include USA, Notes 3.875% 30nov2029, USD (S-2029), Goldman Sachs Central Government Fund and US01F0226831. HYMB holds in its top three: Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD, Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.784% 1jul2058, USD and Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2).
Which ETF is more diversified: GBND or HYMB?
GBND holds 726 securities with 40.36% of its assets in the top 15. HYMB has 1732 securities and a top 15 weight of 10%.
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