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JNKvsHYLBETF Comparison
SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) and Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYLB) belong to the same industry segment: US Corporate HY Bonds. JNK's top 3 sector exposures are Media, Pipelines and It services and computer programming. In contrast, HYLB's top sector exposures are Media, Medical services and Communication services. JNK is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.05% for HYLB. JNK is down -0.58% year-to-date (YTD) with -$766M in YTD flows. HYLB performs better with -0.47% YTD performance, and -$442M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of JNK and HYLB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
JNK vs HYLB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | JNK HYLB | -1.38%-1.21% | +0.04%+0.16% | -0.58%-0.47% | +7.41%+7.32% | +29.72%+30.20% | +19.74%+21.92% |
| Flows | JNK HYLB | -$864M+$61M | -$649M-$387M | -$766M-$442M | -$1.38B+$248M | -$333M-$281M | -$2.45B-$3.22B |
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | JNK HYLB | +2.30%+2.18% | +3.32%+3.22% | +3.80%+3.78% | +5.09%+5.12% |
| Max drawdown | JNK HYLB | -1.54%-1.38% | -3.66%-3.43% | -4.09%-3.68% | -16.16%-15.02% |
| Max drawdown duration | JNK HYLB | 19d19d | 45d46d | 72d68d | 813d728d |
JNK | HYLB | |
Last sale 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM | $95.25 | $36.18 |
| Previous close 03/12/2026 | $95.47 | $36.25 |
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JNK | HYLB | |
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| Last price | $95.25 | $36.18 |
| 1D performance | -0.23% | -0.19% |
| AuM | $6.86 B | $3.54 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.05% |
JNK | HYLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | SPDR | Xtrackers by DWS |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index |
| N° of holdings | 864 | 1008 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 28, 2007 | December 6, 2016 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
Top 15 holdings
How have the JNK and HYLB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of March 13, 2026, JNK is down -0.58% year-to-date (YTD), while HYLB has lost -0.47%. That puts HYLB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: JNK or HYLB?
Year-to-date, the JNK ETF saw -$766M in flows, compared to -$442M for HYLB.
Which ETF is more volatile: JNK or HYLB?
Over the past year, JNK had a volatility of 3.32%, while HYLB experienced 3.22%.
Which ETF is bigger: JNK or HYLB?
As of March 13, 2026, JNK holds $6.86 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYLB manages $3.54 B.
What are the top holdings of the JNK ETF and HYLB ETF?
JNK top holdings include US68288AAA51, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD. HYLB holds in its top three: EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD, US68288AAA51 and Mozart Debt Merger Sub, 3.875% 1apr2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: JNK or HYLB?
JNK holds 1199 securities with 5.45% of its assets in the top 15. HYLB has 1283 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.06%.
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