SPBOvsJNKETF Comparison
ETF 1
SPBO
State Street SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.03%
VS
ETF 2
JNK
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.14%
State Street SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF (SPBO) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. SPBO's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. SPBO is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.4% for JNK. SPBO is down -1.61% year-to-date (YTD) with +$426M in YTD flows. JNK performs better with -0.11% YTD performance, and -$1.67B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SPBO 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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SPBO 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. | SPBO JNK | -0.30%-1.69% | -1.96%-2.17% | -1.61%-0.11% | -1.88%+1.49% | +18.92%+26.26% | -0.36%+16.52% |
| Flows | SPBO JNK | -$38M-$850M | +$92M-$1.31B | +$426M-$1.67B | +$490M-$2.09B | +$1.19B-$7M | +$1.82B-$1.18B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SPBO JNK | +4.67%+3.28% | +4.25%+2.94% | +5.35%+3.47% | +6.63%+5.17% |
| Max drawdown | SPBO JNK | -3.36%-2.98% | -4.52%-2.98% | -4.67%-4.09% | -21.96%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | SPBO JNK | 89d50d | 229d50d | 280d72d | 1436d813d |
Trading data
SPBO | JNK | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $27.78 | $92.28 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $27.80 | $92.65 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SPBO | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $27.78 | $92.28 |
| 1D performance | -0.07% | -0.40% |
| AuM | $2.12 B | $5.73 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
SPBO | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 4113 | 1131 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 6, 2011 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SPBO
USA
82.26%
Other
17.74%
JNK
USA
84.82%
Other
15.18%
Sectors
SPBO
Finance
34.65%
Utilities
9.9%
Technology
9.66%
Healthcare
8.67%
Other
37.12%
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
SPBO
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.4%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
SPBO
Citigroup, 4.91% 24may2033, USD
0.20%
Bank of America Corporation, 7.75% 14may2038, USD
0.20%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD
0.20%
JP Morgan, 5.576% 23jul2036, USD
0.18%
British American Tobacco, 7.079% 2aug2043, USD
0.18%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.16%
Meta Platforms, 4.6% 15nov2032, USD
0.16%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.97% 5mar2029, USD (M)
0.15%
Amazon.com, 4% 13mar2029, USD
0.15%
Goldman Sachs, 4.411% 23apr2039, USD
0.14%
CVS Health, 6% 1jun2044, USD
0.14%
Verizon Communications, 2.1% 22mar2028, USD
0.14%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.14%
AbbVie, 4.8% 15mar2029, USD
0.13%
Goldman Sachs, 3.814% 23apr2029, USD
0.13%
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 SPBO and JNK
How have the SPBO and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, SPBO is down -1.61% year-to-date (YTD), while JNK has lost -0.11%. That puts JNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SPBO or JNK?
Year-to-date, the SPBO ETF saw +$426M in flows, compared to -$1.67B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: SPBO or JNK?
Over the past year, SPBO had a volatility of 4.25%, while JNK experienced 2.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: SPBO or JNK?
As of October 16, 2026, SPBO holds $2.12 B in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $5.73 B.
What sectors do the SPBO and JNK ETFs invest in?
SPBO leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Technology. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the SPBO ETF and JNK ETF?
SPBO top holdings include Citigroup, 4.91% 24may2033, USD, Bank of America Corporation, 7.75% 14may2038, USD and Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, 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: SPBO or JNK?
SPBO holds 4241 securities with 2.4% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1154 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.22%.
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