HYLBvsJNKETF Comparison
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JNK
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
+0.03%
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYLB) and State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) belong to the same industry segment: US Corporate HY Bonds. HYLB's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. HYLB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, versus 0.4% for JNK. HYLB is up 0.76% year-to-date (YTD) with -$506M in YTD flows. JNK performs worse with 0.75% YTD performance, and -$1.06B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HYLB 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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HYLB vs JNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HYLB JNK | +0.57%+0.45% | -1.43%-1.51% | +0.76%+0.75% | +2.08%+2.08% | +25.60%+25.11% | +19.08%+17.02% |
| Flows | HYLB JNK | +$159M+$667M | -$33M-$370M | -$506M-$1.06B | -$421M-$1.19B | +$260M-$1.21B | -$2.77B-$1.74B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | HYLB JNK | +3.35%+3.55% | +2.85%+3.03% | +3.29%+3.35% | +5.19%+5.18% |
| Max drawdown | HYLB JNK | -2.96%-2.98% | -2.96%-2.98% | -3.68%-4.09% | -15.02%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | HYLB JNK | 76d76d | 76d76d | 68d72d | 728d813d |
Trading data
HYLB | JNK | |
Last sale 11/13/2026 at 2:30 PM | $35.05 | $92.32 |
| Previous close 11/11/2026 | $35.08 | $92.42 |
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/13/2026 at 2:30 PM
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HYLB | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $35.05 | $92.32 |
| 1D performance | -0.09% | -0.11% |
| AuM | $3.37 B | $6.36 B |
| E/R | 0.05% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
HYLB | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Xtrackers by DWS | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 1248 | 1055 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 6, 2016 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
HYLB
USA
85.84%
Other
14.16%
JNK
USA
81.63%
Other
18.37%
Sectors
HYLB
Finance
17.65%
Consumer Services
13.13%
Industrials
10.19%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.88%
Energy
8.83%
Business Services
7.86%
Other
33.47%
JNK
Finance
17.25%
Industrials
11.08%
Energy
10.79%
Consumer Services
8.57%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.77%
Other
44.53%
Diversification
HYLB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.12%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.59%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
HYLB
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.57%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.55%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.39%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.36%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.36%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.35%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.30%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.30%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.29%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.29%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.28%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 7.25% 1jul2033, USD
0.27%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.26%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.26%
JNK
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.70%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.60%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.49%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.46%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.45%
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0.44%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.42%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.41%
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0.41%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.40%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.39%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.37%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.35%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.35%
TransDigm, 6.375% 31may2033, USD
0.35%
Frequently asked questions about HYLB and JNK
How have the HYLB and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of November 11, 2026, HYLB is up 0.76% year-to-date (YTD), while JNK has returned 0.75%. That puts HYLB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HYLB or JNK?
Year-to-date, the HYLB ETF saw -$506M in flows, compared to -$1.06B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: HYLB or JNK?
Over the past year, HYLB had a volatility of 2.85%, while JNK experienced 3.03%.
Which ETF is bigger: HYLB or JNK?
As of November 11, 2026, HYLB holds $3.37 B in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $6.36 B.
What sectors do the HYLB and JNK ETFs invest in?
HYLB leans toward sectors like Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the HYLB ETF and JNK ETF?
HYLB top holdings include 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD. JNK holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: HYLB or JNK?
HYLB holds 1278 securities with 5.12% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1114 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.59%.
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