JNKvsHYLBETF Comparison
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JNK
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.14%
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State Street 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 Oil and gas extraction and refining. In contrast, HYLB's top sector exposures are Media, Pipelines and Medical services. JNK is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.05% for HYLB. JNK is up 1.01% year-to-date (YTD) with -$399M in YTD flows. HYLB performs better with 1.2% YTD performance, and -$627M 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.
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JNK vs HYLB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | JNK HYLB | +2.28%+2.29% | +0.47%+0.69% | +1.01%+1.20% | +8.74%+8.55% | +27.72%+28.28% | +19.95%+22.28% |
| Flows | JNK HYLB | +$214M+$244M | -$478M-$113M | -$399M-$627M | +$1.22B-$40M | -$1.94B-$637M | -$2.39B-$2.86B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | JNK HYLB | +3.76%+3.54% | +2.77%+2.61% | +3.73%+3.69% | +5.13%+5.15% |
| Max drawdown | JNK HYLB | -2.37%-2.14% | -2.37%-2.14% | -4.09%-3.68% | -16.16%-15.02% |
| Max drawdown duration | JNK HYLB | 50d50d | 50d50d | 72d68d | 813d728d |
Trading data
JNK | HYLB | |
Last sale 4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $96.83 | $36.74 |
| Previous close 04/29/2026 | $96.50 | $36.62 |
| Consolidated volume 04/29/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
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JNK | HYLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $96.83 | $36.74 |
| 1D performance | +0.34% | +0.33% |
| AuM | $7.30 B | $3.39 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.05% |
Characteristics
JNK | HYLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | Xtrackers by DWS |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index |
| N° of holdings | 799 | 941 |
| 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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Exposure
Countries
JNK
USA
89.1%
Other
10.9%
HYLB
USA
89.7%
Other
10.3%
Sectors
JNK
Other
100%
HYLB
Other
100%
Diversification
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.85%
HYLB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.13%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
JNK
US68288AAA51
0.70%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.49%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.45%
DISH Network, 11.75% 15nov2027, USD
0.43%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.41%
US78488XAA28
0.40%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.38%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.36%
US982911AA70
0.36%
US65346UAB52
0.34%
US045941AB79
0.33%
US045941AA96
0.32%
TransDigm, 6.625% 1mar2032, USD
0.31%
US893647BY22
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.29%
HYLB
US68288AAA51
0.57%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.56%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.37%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.36%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.34%
DISH Network, 11.75% 15nov2027, USD
0.33%
US045941AA96
0.32%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.31%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.30%
US045941AB79
0.30%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.28%
US143658CA82
0.28%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.27%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.26%
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.26%
Frequently asked questions about JNK and HYLB
How have the JNK and HYLB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 29, 2026, JNK is up 1.01% year-to-date (YTD), while HYLB has returned 1.2%. 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 -$399M in flows, compared to -$627M for HYLB.
Which ETF is more volatile: JNK or HYLB?
Over the past year, JNK had a volatility of 2.77%, while HYLB experienced 2.61%.
Which ETF is bigger: JNK or HYLB?
As of April 29, 2026, JNK holds $7.30 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYLB manages $3.39 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: US68288AAA51, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: JNK or HYLB?
JNK holds 1176 securities with 5.85% of its assets in the top 15. HYLB has 1246 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.13%.
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