JNKvsHYGETF Comparison
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JNK
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
+0.13%
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State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) belongs to the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. JNK's top 3 sector exposures are Pipelines, Media and It services and computer programming. In contrast, HYG's top sector exposures are Media, Pipelines and It services and computer programming. JNK is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.49% for HYG. JNK is up 2.15% year-to-date (YTD) with -$227M in YTD flows. HYG performs worse with 1.93% YTD performance, and -$2.13B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of JNK and HYG 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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JNK vs HYG performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/06/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | JNK HYG | +0.82%+0.77% | +2.05%+1.81% | +2.15%+1.93% | +6.12%+5.58% | +29.42%+29.16% | +19.23%+19.80% |
| Flows | JNK HYG | -$328M+$1.11B | +$558M+$903M | -$227M-$2.13B | -$456M+$163M | -$1.48B+$1.54B | -$1.06B-$1.45B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | JNK HYG | +2.77%+3.04% | +2.67%+2.83% | +3.63%+3.93% | +5.14%+5.54% |
| Max drawdown | JNK HYG | -0.91%-0.96% | -2.37%-2.28% | -4.09%-3.71% | -16.16%-15.34% |
| Max drawdown duration | JNK HYG | 38d39d | 50d49d | 72d72d | 813d798d |
Trading data
JNK | HYG | |
Last sale 7/7/2026 at 4:08 PM | $96.08 | $79.82 |
| Previous close 07/06/2026 | $96.15 | $79.87 |
| Consolidated volume 07/06/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 7/7/2026 at 4:08 PM
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JNK | HYG | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $96.08 | $79.82 |
| 1D performance | -0.07% | -0.06% |
| AuM | $7.44 B | $17.54 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.49% |
Characteristics
JNK | HYG | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | iShares |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index |
| N° of holdings | 753 | 926 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 28, 2007 | April 4, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
JNK
USA
48.13%
Other
51.87%
HYG
USA
56.41%
Other
43.59%
Sectors
JNK
Other
100%
HYG
Other
100%
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Diversification
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.21%
HYG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.04%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
JNK
US68288AAA51
0.59%
US58990CAA18
0.56%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.51%
US69393LAA17
0.45%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.44%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.40%
US78488XAA28
0.39%
DISH Network, 11.75% 15nov2027, USD
0.38%
US982911AA70
0.38%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.38%
US045941AA96
0.35%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.35%
US21874LAA08
0.35%
US045941AB79
0.35%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.33%
HYG
US68288AAA51
0.51%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.46%
US58990CAA18
0.39%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.34%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.33%
US69393LAA17
0.32%
DISH Network, 11.75% 15nov2027, USD
0.32%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.31%
US78488XAA28
0.30%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.30%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.29%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.29%
US045941AA96
0.29%
US65346UAB52
0.29%
Frequently asked questions about JNK and HYG
How have the JNK and HYG ETFs performed in 2026?
As of July 6, 2026, JNK is up 2.15% year-to-date (YTD), while HYG has returned 1.93%. That puts JNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: JNK or HYG?
Year-to-date, the JNK ETF saw -$227M in flows, compared to -$2.13B for HYG.
Which ETF is more volatile: JNK or HYG?
Over the past year, JNK had a volatility of 2.67%, while HYG experienced 2.83%.
Which ETF is bigger: JNK or HYG?
As of July 6, 2026, JNK holds $7.44 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYG manages $17.54 B.
What are the top holdings of the JNK ETF and HYG ETF?
JNK top holdings include US68288AAA51, US58990CAA18 and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD. HYG holds in its top three: US68288AAA51, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and US58990CAA18.
Which ETF is more diversified: JNK or HYG?
JNK holds 1192 securities with 6.21% of its assets in the top 15. HYG has 1319 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.04%.
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