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SSFIvsBNDPETF Comparison

ETF 1
SSFI

Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed Income ETF

This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
-0.23%
VS
ETF 2
BNDP

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF

This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
-0.23%

Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed Income ETF (SSFI) and Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP) belong to the same industry segment: US Aggregate Bonds. SSFI's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Industrials and Finance. In contrast, BNDP's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. SSFI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.76%, versus 0.05% for BNDP. SSFI is down -0.79% year-to-date (YTD) with -$7M in YTD flows. BNDP performs better with -0.19% YTD performance, and +$34M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SSFI and BNDP 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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SSFI vs BNDP performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.20.00.20.40.60.8%Aug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

Cumulative Flows

-1,000,000-800,000-600,000-400,000-200,0000Aug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SSFI
BNDP
-0.19%-0.07%
-1.11%-0.70%
-0.79%-0.19%
+1.26%n/a
+9.69%n/a
n/an/a
Flows
SSFI
BNDP
-$1M-
+$220K+$17M
-$7M+$34M
-$5M-
-$10M-
--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SSFI
BNDP
+4.16%+3.59%
+3.69%n/a
+5.12%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
SSFI
BNDP
-2.06%-1.55%
-2.68%n/a
-5.55%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
SSFI
BNDP
64d64d
184dn/a
318dn/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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SSFI
BNDP
Last sale
9/1/2026 at 7:29 PM
$20.98
$72.74
Previous close
09/01/2026
$21.03
$72.67
Consolidated volume
09/01/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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SSFI
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SSFI
BNDP
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/1/2026 at 7:29 PM
Live
Closed
SSFI
BNDP
Last price
$20.98
$72.74
1D performance
-0.26%
+0.10%
AuM$28.11 M$130.68 M
E/R0.76%0.05%
Characteristics
SSFI
BNDP
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderDay Hagan Asset ManagementVanguard
Benchmark-Bloomberg U.S. Universal Float Adjusted Index
N° of holdings149696356
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 29, 2021December 3, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

SSFI
USA
60.08%
Other
39.92%
BNDP
USA
71.15%
Other
28.85%

Sectors

SSFI
Sovereign
49.86%
Industrials
8.62%
Other
41.52%
BNDP
Sovereign
45.09%
Finance
13.36%
Industrials
7.09%
Other
34.46%
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Diversification

SSFI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.39%
BNDP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

4.69%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
SSFI
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
0.40%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD
0.40%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD
0.39%
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD
0.39%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
0.39%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
0.39%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.39%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
0.38%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
0.38%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
0.36%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
0.36%
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
0.33%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
0.29%
USA, Bonds 1.75% 15aug2041, USD
0.27%
USA, Bonds 3.625% 15may2053, USD
0.27%
BNDP
USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034)
0.37%
US31427MPC90
0.35%
FR SD8188, 2% 1jan2052, USD (ABS)
0.34%
FN MA4237, 2% 1jan2051, USD (ABS)
0.34%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
0.33%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
0.32%
FR SD7552, 2.5% 1jan2052, USD (ABS)
0.31%
USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033)
0.30%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
0.30%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
0.30%
USA, Notes 0.625% 15aug2030, USD (E-2030)
0.29%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
0.29%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033)
0.29%
USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031)
0.29%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
0.28%
Frequently asked questions about SSFI and BNDP

How have the SSFI and BNDP ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 1, 2026, SSFI is down -0.79% year-to-date (YTD), while BNDP has lost -0.19%. That puts BNDP better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SSFI or BNDP?

Year-to-date, the SSFI ETF saw -$7M in flows, compared to +$34M for BNDP.

Which ETF is bigger: SSFI or BNDP?

As of September 1, 2026, SSFI holds $28.11 M in assets under management (AUM), while BNDP manages $130.68 M.

What sectors do the SSFI and BNDP ETFs invest in?

SSFI leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Industrials. Meanwhile, BNDP focuses on Sovereign, Finance and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the SSFI ETF and BNDP ETF?

SSFI top holdings include USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD. BNDP holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034), US31427MPC90 and FR SD8188, 2% 1jan2052, USD (ABS).

Which ETF is more diversified: SSFI or BNDP?

SSFI holds 17316 securities with 5.39% of its assets in the top 15. BNDP has 6627 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.69%.

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