SHYLvsJNKETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.04%
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (SHYL) 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. SHYL's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. SHYL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.4% for JNK. SHYL is up 0.12% year-to-date (YTD) with +$31M in YTD flows. JNK performs worse with -0.15% YTD performance, and -$1.67B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SHYL 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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SHYL 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. | SHYL JNK | -1.08%-1.27% | -1.18%-1.57% | +0.12%-0.15% | +1.48%+1.31% | +25.20%+27.41% | +24.42%+16.60% |
| Flows | SHYL JNK | +$4M-$906M | +$2M-$1.17B | +$31M-$1.67B | +$36M-$2.11B | +$186M-$113M | +$198M-$1.66B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SHYL JNK | +2.45%+3.21% | +2.27%+2.94% | +2.86%+3.45% | +4.02%+5.17% |
| Max drawdown | SHYL JNK | -2.29%-2.98% | -2.29%-2.98% | -3.62%-4.09% | -9.14%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | SHYL JNK | 57d57d | 57d57d | 68d72d | 577d813d |
Trading data
SHYL | JNK | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $42.80 | $92.52 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $42.77 | $92.51 |
| Consolidated volume 10/22/2026 | ||
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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 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SHYL | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $42.80 | $92.52 |
| 1D performance | +0.07% | +0.01% |
| AuM | $265.24 M | $5.73 B |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
SHYL | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Xtrackers by DWS | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market 0-5 Year Index | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 821 | 1131 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 10, 2018 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SHYL
USA
85.25%
Other
14.75%
JNK
USA
84.82%
Other
15.18%
Sectors
SHYL
Finance
20.35%
Consumer Services
14.75%
Industrials
9.68%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.48%
Business Services
8.23%
Energy
7.44%
Other
31.07%
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
SHYL
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.32%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
SHYL
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.81%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.62%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.58%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.56%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.50%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.47%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.47%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.47%
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.43%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.42%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.40%
CCO Holdings, 4.25% 1feb2031, USD
0.40%
Mauser Packaging Solutions, 7.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.40%
1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD
0.40%
DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD
0.39%
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 SHYL and JNK
How have the SHYL and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, SHYL is up 0.12% year-to-date (YTD), while JNK has lost -0.15%. That puts SHYL better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SHYL or JNK?
Year-to-date, the SHYL ETF saw +$31M in flows, compared to -$1.67B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: SHYL or JNK?
Over the past year, SHYL had a volatility of 2.27%, while JNK experienced 2.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: SHYL or JNK?
As of October 23, 2026, SHYL holds $265.24 M in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $5.73 B.
What sectors do the SHYL and JNK ETFs invest in?
SHYL leans toward sectors like Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the SHYL ETF and JNK ETF?
SHYL top holdings include EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD, PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD and Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, 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: SHYL or JNK?
SHYL holds 823 securities with 7.32% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1154 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.22%.
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