HYUPvsSJNKETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
+0.26%
Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF (HYUP) belongs to the Intl HY Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. HYUP's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, SJNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. HYUP is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.4% for SJNK. HYUP is down -0.93% year-to-date (YTD) with +$19M in YTD flows. SJNK performs better with 0.53% YTD performance, and -$614M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HYUP and SJNK 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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HYUP vs SJNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/15/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HYUP SJNK | -2.32%-1.11% | -3.02%-1.43% | -0.93%+0.53% | +0.59%+1.81% | +28.31%+24.04% | +18.88%+24.16% |
| Flows | HYUP SJNK | --$218M | +$2M-$315M | +$19M-$614M | +$27M-$384M | +$36M+$1.25B | +$32M+$247M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | HYUP SJNK | +3.87%+2.48% | +3.41%+2.28% | +4.10%+2.76% | +5.96%+3.72% |
| Max drawdown | HYUP SJNK | -4.10%-2.19% | -4.10%-2.19% | -5.45%-3.80% | -17.40%-9.49% |
| Max drawdown duration | HYUP SJNK | 49d49d | 49d49d | 95d75d | 792d561d |
Trading data
HYUP | SJNK | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $39.23 | $24.08 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $39.32 | $24.15 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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HYUP | SJNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $39.23 | $24.08 |
| 1D performance | -0.22% | -0.29% |
| AuM | $45.33 M | $4.40 B |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
HYUP | SJNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Xtrackers by DWS | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market High Beta Index | Bloomberg US High Yield 350M Cash Pay 0-5 Year 2% Capped Index |
| N° of holdings | 682 | 1098 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 11, 2018 | March 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
HYUP
USA
84.75%
Other
15.25%
SJNK
USA
83.96%
Other
16.04%
Sectors
HYUP
Finance
16.88%
Consumer Services
14.73%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.26%
Energy
9.11%
Consumer Cyclical.
7.64%
Industrials
7.48%
Other
34.91%
SJNK
Finance
20.46%
Consumer Services
13.43%
Industrials
10.44%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.09%
Energy
7.89%
Technology
7.55%
Other
32.14%
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Diversification
HYUP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
8.13%
SJNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.65%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
HYUP
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
1.04%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.71%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.65%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.64%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.55%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.52%
Asurion LLC, 8.375% 1feb2034, USD
0.52%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.51%
Neptune BidCo US, 9.29% 15apr2029, USD
0.48%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 8.75% 1jul2034, USD
0.47%
Talen Energy Supply, 6.375% 1may2033, USD
0.42%
UKG, 6.875% 1feb2031, USD
0.42%
Warner Bros. Discovery, 4.279% 15mar2032, USD
0.41%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.40%
CoreWeave, 9.75% 1oct2031, USD
0.40%
SJNK
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.64%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.63%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.52%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.49%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.43%
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.43%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.42%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.42%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.40%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.40%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.39%
CCO Holdings, 5.375% 1jun2029, USD
0.39%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.37%
Neptune BidCo US, 9.29% 15apr2029, USD
0.35%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.35%
Frequently asked questions about HYUP and SJNK
How have the HYUP and SJNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, HYUP is down -0.93% year-to-date (YTD), while SJNK has returned 0.53%. That puts SJNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HYUP or SJNK?
Year-to-date, the HYUP ETF saw +$19M in flows, compared to -$614M for SJNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: HYUP or SJNK?
Over the past year, HYUP had a volatility of 3.41%, while SJNK experienced 2.28%.
Which ETF is bigger: HYUP or SJNK?
As of October 15, 2026, HYUP holds $45.33 M in assets under management (AUM), while SJNK manages $4.40 B.
What sectors do the HYUP and SJNK ETFs invest in?
HYUP leans toward sectors like Finance, Consumer Services and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, SJNK focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the HYUP ETF and SJNK ETF?
HYUP top holdings include 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD and Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD. SJNK holds in its top three: EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: HYUP or SJNK?
HYUP holds 685 securities with 8.13% of its assets in the top 15. SJNK has 1110 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.65%.
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