PCLvsJNKETF 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
+0.25%
PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF (PCL) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. PCL's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Energy. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. PCL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.4% for JNK. PCL is down -3.56% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. JNK performs better with 0.13% YTD performance, and -$1.59B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PCL 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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PCL vs JNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PCL JNK | +0.13%-0.00% | -1.42%-1.37% | -3.56%+0.13% | -5.64%+1.09% | n/a+27.56% | n/a+16.89% |
| Flows | PCL JNK | +$1M-$832M | +$1M-$947M | +$2M-$1.59B | +$2M-$1.94B | --$429M | --$1.39B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | PCL JNK | +9.15%+3.29% | +7.86%+2.94% | n/a+3.45% | n/a+5.17% |
| Max drawdown | PCL JNK | -5.53%-2.98% | -9.23%-2.98% | n/a-4.09% | n/a-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | PCL JNK | 59d60d | 360d60d | n/a72d | n/a813d |
Trading data
PCL | JNK | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $47.03 | $93.21 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $46.87 | $92.66 |
| Consolidated volume 10/26/2026 | ||
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| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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PCL | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $47.03 | $93.21 |
| 1D performance | +0.34% | +0.59% |
| AuM | $72.29 M | $5.82 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
PCL | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | PGIM | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | - | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 163 | 1131 |
| Asset class | - | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 29, 2025 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
PCL
USA
89.2%
Other
10.8%
JNK
USA
84.82%
Other
15.18%
Sectors
PCL
Finance
26.64%
Utilities
14.73%
Energy
12.78%
Technology
9.15%
Other
36.7%
JNK
Finance
18.08%
Industrials
11.66%
Energy
11.02%
Consumer Services
9.11%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.06%
Technology
7.25%
Other
34.83%
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Diversification
PCL
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
31.73%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
PCL
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2045, USD
3.44%
JP Morgan, 5.4% 6jan2042, USD
3.06%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2045, USD
2.83%
Wells Fargo, 3.068% 30apr2041, USD (U)
2.61%
UnitedHealth Group, 4.75% 15may2052, USD
2.61%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
2.06%
Fairfax Financial Holdings, 5.75% 20may2035, USD
1.96%
Boeing, 5.93% 1may2060, USD
1.91%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.083% 20mar2051, USD (N)
1.85%
Canadian Natural Resources, 5.85% 1feb2035, USD
1.72%
Florida Power & Light, 4.125% 1feb2042, USD
1.64%
Charter Communications Operating, 4.4% 1dec2061, USD
1.53%
Citigroup, 5.827% 13feb2035, USD
1.51%
Amazon.com, 6% 9jul2046, USD
1.50%
Amgen, 5.65% 2mar2053, USD
1.48%
JNK
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.66%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.57%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.46%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.45%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.44%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.40%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.39%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.38%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.37%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.37%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.36%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.35%
TransDigm, 6.375% 31may2033, USD
0.35%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.34%
Asurion LLC, 8.375% 1feb2034, USD
0.33%
Frequently asked questions about PCL and JNK
How have the PCL and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, PCL is down -3.56% year-to-date (YTD), while JNK has returned 0.13%. That puts JNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PCL or JNK?
Year-to-date, the PCL ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to -$1.59B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: PCL or JNK?
Over the past year, PCL had a volatility of 7.86%, while JNK experienced 2.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: PCL or JNK?
As of October 23, 2026, PCL holds $72.29 M in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $5.82 B.
What sectors do the PCL and JNK ETFs invest in?
PCL leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Energy. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the PCL ETF and JNK ETF?
PCL top holdings include USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2045, USD, JP Morgan, 5.4% 6jan2042, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2045, USD. JNK holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: PCL or JNK?
PCL holds 165 securities with 31.73% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1154 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.22%.
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