NUSAvsJNKETF Comparison
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ETF 2
JNK
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.17%
Nuveen ESG 1-5 Year U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NUSA) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. NUSA's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. NUSA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.4% for JNK. NUSA is up 0.43% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3M in YTD flows. JNK performs better with 2.41% YTD performance, and -$685M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NUSA and JNK 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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NUSA vs JNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NUSA JNK | -0.04%+0.48% | +0.07%+0.73% | +0.43%+2.41% | +1.92%+5.01% | +13.56%+26.46% | +7.42%+19.01% |
| Flows | NUSA JNK | +$2M-$57M | +$3M-$671M | +$3M-$685M | +$5M-$1.01B | -$7M-$965M | +$9K-$1.33B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | NUSA JNK | +1.93%+2.26% | +1.75%+2.71% | +2.33%+3.52% | +2.78%+5.14% |
| Max drawdown | NUSA JNK | -0.52%-0.71% | -1.32%-2.37% | -1.59%-4.09% | -9.25%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | NUSA JNK | 37d28d | 184d50d | 153d72d | 1051d813d |
Trading data
NUSA | JNK | |
Last sale 9/1/2026 at 7:39 PM | $22.89 | $95.33 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $23.00 | $95.21 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/1/2026 at 7:39 PM
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NUSA | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $22.89 | $95.33 |
| 1D performance | -0.47% | +0.13% |
| AuM | $36.63 M | $6.92 B |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
NUSA | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Nuveen | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg MSCI 1-5 Year US Aggregate ESG Select Index | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 305 | 1165 |
| Asset class | - | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 31, 2017 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
NUSA
USA
87.36%
Other
12.64%
JNK
USA
86.17%
Other
13.83%
Sectors
NUSA
Sovereign
64.38%
Finance
15.8%
Other
19.82%
JNK
Finance
18.56%
Industrials
11.8%
Energy
10.93%
Consumer Services
9.44%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.93%
Technology
7.44%
Other
33.9%
Diversification
NUSA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
34.07%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.04%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
NUSA
USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028)
4.16%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
3.38%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2027, USD (BG-2027)
3.34%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2030, USD (AC-2030)
2.69%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31dec2029, USD (AH-2029)
2.63%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15may2029, USD (AN-2029)
2.52%
USA, Notes 3.5% 30apr2028, USD (Y-2028)
2.02%
USA, Notes 3.75% 30apr2028, USD (BA-2028)
1.95%
USA, Notes 4% 31mar2030, USD (W-2030)
1.84%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30jun2030, USD (AA-2030)
1.72%
USA, Notes 4.5% 31may2029, USD (Z-2029)
1.61%
USA, Notes 3.5% 30sep2027, USD (BH-2027)
1.59%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jan2030, USD (U-2030)
1.58%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31mar2028, USD (W-2028)
1.56%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31oct2027, USD (AF-2027)
1.46%
JNK
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.64%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.55%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.48%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.45%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.41%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.39%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.36%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.36%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.35%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.35%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.35%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.35%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.34%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.33%
Asurion LLC, 8.375% 1feb2034, USD
0.33%
Frequently asked questions about NUSA and JNK
How have the NUSA and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, NUSA is up 0.43% year-to-date (YTD), while JNK has returned 2.41%. That puts JNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NUSA or JNK?
Year-to-date, the NUSA ETF saw +$3M in flows, compared to -$685M for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: NUSA or JNK?
Over the past year, NUSA had a volatility of 1.75%, while JNK experienced 2.71%.
Which ETF is bigger: NUSA or JNK?
As of September 1, 2026, NUSA holds $36.63 M in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $6.92 B.
What sectors do the NUSA and JNK ETFs invest in?
NUSA leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the NUSA ETF and JNK ETF?
NUSA top holdings include USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028), USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029) and USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2027, USD (BG-2027). JNK holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: NUSA or JNK?
NUSA holds 329 securities with 34.07% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1176 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.04%.
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