GSYvsBNDCETF Comparison
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Invesco Ultra Short Duration ETF (GSY) belongs to the Money Market Bonds segment. Northern Trust Core Bond ETF (BNDC) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. GSY's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Sovereign. In contrast, BNDC's top sector exposures are Finance, Sovereign and Industrials. GSY is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.22%, versus 0.49% for BNDC. GSY is up 2.58% year-to-date (YTD) with +$552M in YTD flows. BNDC performs worse with -0.75% YTD performance, and +$28M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GSY and BNDC 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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GSY vs BNDC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/08/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GSY BNDC | +0.26%-0.06% | +0.99%-0.40% | +2.58%-0.75% | +3.98%-0.07% | +16.70%+12.71% | +20.71%-3.40% |
| Flows | GSY BNDC | +$40M+$549K | +$411M+$3M | +$552M+$28M | +$915M+$36M | +$2.13B-$32M | +$984M+$78M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GSY BNDC | +0.42%+3.52% | +0.35%+3.52% | +0.44%+5.29% | +0.52%+6.17% |
| Max drawdown | GSY BNDC | -0.04%-1.73% | -0.07%-2.88% | -0.22%-5.26% | -1.48%-18.52% |
| Max drawdown duration | GSY BNDC | 4d71d | 18d191d | 14d318d | 478d1820d |
Trading data
GSY | BNDC | |
Last sale 9/9/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.16 | $21.57 |
| Previous close 09/08/2026 | $50.15 | $21.61 |
| Consolidated volume 09/08/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/9/2026 at 1:30 PM
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GSY | BNDC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.16 | $21.57 |
| 1D performance | +0.02% | -0.19% |
| AuM | $3.93 B | $169.07 M |
| E/R | 0.22% | 0.49% |
Characteristics
GSY | BNDC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Invesco | Northern Trust |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 934 | 7839 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 12, 2008 | November 21, 2016 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
GSY
USA
56.96%
Other
43.04%
BNDC
USA
49.74%
Other
50.26%
Sectors
GSY
Finance
39.57%
Industrials
7.18%
Other
53.25%
BNDC
Finance
23.49%
Sovereign
9.82%
Other
66.68%
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Diversification
GSY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10.69%
BNDC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.31%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
GSY
USA, Bills 0% 13may2027, USD (364D)
1.30%
USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028)
1.21%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
1.07%
American Tower, 2.75% 15jan2027, USD
0.69%
Jefferies Financial Group, 4.5% 15sep2026, USD (A)
0.68%
GSK PLC, 3.375% 24mar2027, USD
0.67%
Amazon.com, FRN 9jul2029, USD
0.67%
GA Global Funding Trust, 4.4% 23sep2027, USD (2024-2)
0.56%
Heineken, 3.5% 29jan2028, USD
0.55%
BHP GROUP, 4.75% 28feb2028, USD
0.55%
AT&T Inc, 4.25% 1mar2027, USD
0.55%
Enable Midstream, 4.4% 15mar2027, USD
0.55%
Owens Corning, 5.5% 15jun2027, USD
0.54%
Quanta Services, 4.3% 9aug2028, USD
0.54%
Agilent Technologies, 4.2% 9sep2027, USD
0.54%
BNDC
USA, Bills 0% 15oct2026, USD (182D)
0.68%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional
0.64%
Walt Disney, FRN 14mar2029, USD
0.50%
USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031)
0.47%
Merck & Co, FRN 15mar2029, USD
0.36%
Bank of America Corporation, FRN 9may2029, USD (N)
0.31%
Abbott Laboratories, FRN 9mar2029, USD
0.30%
AT&T Inc, 3.8% 15feb2027, USD
0.30%
USA, Notes 2.625% 15feb2029, USD (B-2029)
0.26%
Ingersoll Rand, 5.197% 15jun2027, USD
0.26%
Royal Bank of Canada, FRN 10jul2029, USD
0.26%
US01F0626972
0.26%
USA, Notes 2.75% 15feb2028, USD (B-2028)
0.24%
Truist Bank, FRN 27jan2029, USD (I)
0.23%
Chevron U.S.A., FRN 13aug2028, USD
0.22%
Frequently asked questions about GSY and BNDC
How have the GSY and BNDC ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 8, 2026, GSY is up 2.58% year-to-date (YTD), while BNDC has lost -0.75%. That puts GSY better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GSY or BNDC?
Year-to-date, the GSY ETF saw +$552M in flows, compared to +$28M for BNDC.
Which ETF is more volatile: GSY or BNDC?
Over the past year, GSY had a volatility of 0.35%, while BNDC experienced 3.52%.
Which ETF is bigger: GSY or BNDC?
As of September 8, 2026, GSY holds $3.93 B in assets under management (AUM), while BNDC manages $169.07 M.
What sectors do the GSY and BNDC ETFs invest in?
GSY leans toward sectors like Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, BNDC focuses on Finance and Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the GSY ETF and BNDC ETF?
GSY top holdings include USA, Bills 0% 13may2027, USD (364D), USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028) and USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028). BNDC holds in its top three: USA, Bills 0% 15oct2026, USD (182D), BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional and Walt Disney, FRN 14mar2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: GSY or BNDC?
GSY holds 1171 securities with 10.69% of its assets in the top 15. BNDC has 16442 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.31%.
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