ISTBvsSJNKETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.04%
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. ISTB's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, SJNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. ISTB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.06%, versus 0.4% for SJNK. ISTB is up 0.53% year-to-date (YTD) with +$765M in YTD flows. SJNK performs worse with 0.14% YTD performance, and -$650M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ISTB 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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ISTB vs SJNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ISTB SJNK | +0.65%-1.28% | +0.13%-1.28% | +0.53%+0.14% | +1.21%+1.38% | +15.88%+24.33% | +10.33%+23.67% |
| Flows | ISTB SJNK | +$208M-$240M | +$303M-$403M | +$765M-$650M | +$892M-$588M | +$1.25B+$1.43B | -$427M+$243M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ISTB SJNK | +2.03%+2.46% | +1.81%+2.29% | +2.14%+2.74% | +2.68%+3.73% |
| Max drawdown | ISTB SJNK | -1.51%-2.32% | -1.51%-2.32% | -1.51%-3.80% | -8.72%-9.49% |
| Max drawdown duration | ISTB SJNK | 59d57d | 59d57d | 59d75d | 968d561d |
Trading data
ISTB | SJNK | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $47.44 | $24.10 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $47.47 | $24.09 |
| Consolidated volume 10/22/2026 | ||
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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 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ISTB | SJNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $47.44 | $24.10 |
| 1D performance | -0.06% | +0.04% |
| AuM | $5.33 B | $4.35 B |
| E/R | 0.06% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
ISTB | SJNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Universal 1-5 Year Index | Bloomberg US High Yield 350M Cash Pay 0-5 Year 2% Capped Index |
| N° of holdings | 6956 | 1098 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 18, 2012 | March 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ISTB
USA
77.86%
Other
22.14%
SJNK
USA
83.96%
Other
16.04%
Sectors
ISTB
Sovereign
54.43%
Finance
18.71%
Other
26.86%
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
ISTB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.68%
SJNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.65%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
ISTB
USA, Notes 3.875% 15jun2028, USD (AP-2028)
1.09%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2031, USD (AA-2031)
1.06%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional
1.06%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
0.91%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31oct2030, USD (AF-2030)
0.89%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31jul2031, USD (AB-2031)
0.87%
USA, Notes 3.5% 30nov2030, USD (AG-2030)
0.84%
USA, Notes 3.75% 31jan2031, USD (U-2031)
0.81%
USA, Notes 3.625% 30sep2030, USD (AD-2030)
0.81%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2030, USD (AC-2030)
0.79%
USA, Notes 4% 31may2030, USD (Z-2030)
0.77%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15jul2028, USD (AQ-2028)
0.75%
USA, Notes 4% 31jul2029, USD (AB-2029)
0.74%
USA, Notes 4.5% 31may2029, USD (Z-2029)
0.66%
USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2029, USD (AA-2029)
0.65%
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 ISTB and SJNK
How have the ISTB and SJNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, ISTB is up 0.53% year-to-date (YTD), while SJNK has returned 0.14%. That puts ISTB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ISTB or SJNK?
Year-to-date, the ISTB ETF saw +$765M in flows, compared to -$650M for SJNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: ISTB or SJNK?
Over the past year, ISTB had a volatility of 1.81%, while SJNK experienced 2.29%.
Which ETF is bigger: ISTB or SJNK?
As of October 23, 2026, ISTB holds $5.33 B in assets under management (AUM), while SJNK manages $4.35 B.
What sectors do the ISTB and SJNK ETFs invest in?
ISTB leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SJNK focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the ISTB ETF and SJNK ETF?
ISTB top holdings include USA, Notes 3.875% 15jun2028, USD (AP-2028), USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2031, USD (AA-2031) and BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional. 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: ISTB or SJNK?
ISTB holds 7351 securities with 12.68% of its assets in the top 15. SJNK has 1110 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.65%.
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