HYGvsJNKETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.04%
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) belongs to the Intl HY Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. HYG's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. HYG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.4% for JNK. HYG is down -0.35% year-to-date (YTD) with -$2.50B in YTD flows. JNK performs better with -0.15% YTD performance, and -$1.67B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HYG and JNK 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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HYG vs JNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HYG JNK | -1.17%-1.27% | -1.52%-1.57% | -0.35%-0.15% | +0.92%+1.31% | +27.08%+27.41% | +17.22%+16.60% |
| Flows | HYG JNK | +$1.47B-$906M | +$987M-$1.17B | -$2.50B-$1.67B | -$2.03B-$2.11B | +$4.64B-$113M | -$1.54B-$1.66B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | HYG JNK | +3.37%+3.21% | +3.09%+2.94% | +3.72%+3.45% | +5.57%+5.17% |
| Max drawdown | HYG JNK | -2.98%-2.98% | -2.98%-2.98% | -3.71%-4.09% | -15.34%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | HYG JNK | 57d57d | 57d57d | 72d72d | 798d813d |
Trading data
HYG | JNK | |
Last sale 10/26/2026 at 1:30 PM | $77.20 | $92.66 |
| Previous close 10/23/2026 | $77.05 | $92.52 |
| Consolidated volume 10/23/2026 | ||
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| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
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HYG | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $77.20 | $92.66 |
| 1D performance | +0.19% | +0.15% |
| AuM | $16.58 B | $5.73 B |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
HYG | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 1298 | 1131 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 4, 2007 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
HYG
USA
87.01%
Other
12.99%
JNK
USA
84.82%
Other
15.18%
Sectors
HYG
Finance
17.45%
Consumer Services
13.26%
Industrials
9.37%
Energy
8.74%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.89%
Business Services
7.42%
Other
35.88%
JNK
Finance
18.08%
Industrials
11.66%
Energy
11.02%
Consumer Services
9.11%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.06%
Technology
7.25%
Other
34.83%
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Diversification
HYG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.2%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
HYG
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.35%
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.53%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.47%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.45%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.35%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.34%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.33%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.32%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.31%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.31%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.30%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.29%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.28%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.28%
JNK
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.66%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.57%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.46%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.45%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.44%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.40%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.39%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.38%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.37%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.37%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.36%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.35%
TransDigm, 6.375% 31may2033, USD
0.35%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.34%
Asurion LLC, 8.375% 1feb2034, USD
0.33%
Frequently asked questions about HYG and JNK
How have the HYG and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, HYG is down -0.35% year-to-date (YTD), while JNK has lost -0.15%. That puts JNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HYG or JNK?
Year-to-date, the HYG ETF saw -$2.50B in flows, compared to -$1.67B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: HYG or JNK?
Over the past year, HYG had a volatility of 3.09%, while JNK experienced 2.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: HYG or JNK?
As of October 23, 2026, HYG holds $16.58 B in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $5.73 B.
What sectors do the HYG and JNK ETFs invest in?
HYG leans toward sectors like Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the HYG ETF and JNK ETF?
HYG top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD and Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD. JNK holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: HYG or JNK?
HYG holds 1316 securities with 6.2% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1154 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.22%.
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