PHYLvsJNKETF 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
-0.07%
PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF (PHYL) belongs to the Intl HY Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. PHYL's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. Both PHYL and JNK have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%. PHYL is down -0.37% year-to-date (YTD) with +$660M in YTD flows. JNK performs better with -0.18% YTD performance, and -$1.76B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PHYL 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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PHYL vs JNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PHYL JNK | -1.47%-1.97% | -2.18%-2.21% | -0.37%-0.18% | +1.09%+1.33% | +27.84%+27.52% | +18.09%+16.35% |
| Flows | PHYL JNK | +$108M-$999M | +$233M-$1.38B | +$660M-$1.76B | +$1.08B-$2.28B | +$1.47B-$135M | +$1.53B-$1.64B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | PHYL JNK | +3.24%+3.30% | +2.99%+2.94% | +3.40%+3.46% | +4.84%+5.17% |
| Max drawdown | PHYL JNK | -2.97%-2.98% | -2.97%-2.98% | -3.82%-4.09% | -15.81%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | PHYL JNK | 50d53d | 50d53d | 71d72d | 812d813d |
Trading data
PHYL | JNK | |
Last sale 10/20/2026 at 1:30 PM | $33.46 | $92.24 |
| Previous close 10/19/2026 | $33.46 | $92.26 |
| Consolidated volume 10/19/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
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PHYL | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $33.46 | $92.24 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | -0.02% |
| AuM | $1.50 B | $5.63 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
PHYL | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | PGIM | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | - | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 742 | 1131 |
| Asset class | - | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 24, 2018 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
PHYL
USA
85.05%
Other
14.95%
JNK
USA
84.82%
Other
15.18%
Sectors
PHYL
Finance
15.78%
Industrials
15.47%
Non-Energy Materi.
10.34%
Energy
8.27%
Consumer Services
7.29%
Other
42.85%
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
PHYL
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
9.72%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
PHYL
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund
1.82%
TransDigm, 6.75% 15aug2028, USD
0.95%
Tenneco, 8% 17nov2028, USD
0.63%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.61%
Level 3 Parent, 8.5% 15jan2036, USD
0.60%
CoreWeave, 9.25% 1jun2030, USD
0.54%
DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD
0.53%
Trident TPI Holdings, 12.75% 31dec2028, USD
0.53%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.53%
Allied Universal HoldCo, 6.875% 15jun2030, USD
0.52%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
0.49%
Tenet Healthcare, 4.375% 15jan2030, USD
0.49%
Herc Holdings, 6.625% 15jun2029, USD
0.49%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.49%
Prime Healthcare Services, 9.375% 1sep2029, USD
0.48%
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 PHYL and JNK
How have the PHYL and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, PHYL is down -0.37% year-to-date (YTD), while JNK has lost -0.18%. That puts JNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PHYL or JNK?
Year-to-date, the PHYL ETF saw +$660M in flows, compared to -$1.76B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: PHYL or JNK?
Over the past year, PHYL had a volatility of 2.99%, while JNK experienced 2.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: PHYL or JNK?
As of October 16, 2026, PHYL holds $1.50 B in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $5.63 B.
What sectors do the PHYL and JNK ETFs invest in?
PHYL leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the PHYL ETF and JNK ETF?
PHYL top holdings include PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund, TransDigm, 6.75% 15aug2028, USD and Tenneco, 8% 17nov2028, 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: PHYL or JNK?
PHYL holds 1039 securities with 9.72% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1154 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.22%.
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