VCITvsJNKETF Comparison
ETF 1
VCIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term 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%
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) 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. VCIT's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. VCIT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.4% for JNK. VCIT is down -2.57% year-to-date (YTD) with +$11.75B 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 VCIT 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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VCIT 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. | VCIT JNK | -0.27%-1.69% | -2.30%-2.17% | -2.57%-0.11% | -2.35%+1.49% | +20.01%+26.26% | +3.13%+16.52% |
| Flows | VCIT JNK | -$46M-$850M | +$2.20B-$1.31B | +$11.75B-$1.67B | +$14.85B-$2.09B | +$29.32B-$7M | +$30.31B-$1.18B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCIT JNK | +4.52%+3.28% | +4.11%+2.94% | +5.02%+3.47% | +6.18%+5.17% |
| Max drawdown | VCIT JNK | -3.61%-2.98% | -5.31%-2.98% | -5.31%-4.09% | -19.35%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | VCIT JNK | 89d50d | 229d50d | 229d72d | 1321d813d |
Trading data
VCIT | JNK | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $79.00 | $92.28 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $79.00 | $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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VCIT | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $79.00 | $92.28 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | -0.40% |
| AuM | $67.33 B | $5.73 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
VCIT | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Corporate Bond Index | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 2244 | 1131 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VCIT
USA
85.21%
Other
14.79%
JNK
USA
84.82%
Other
15.18%
Sectors
VCIT
Finance
39.36%
Utilities
10.2%
Technology
9.94%
Other
40.5%
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
VCIT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.83%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
VCIT
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.29%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.28%
Boeing, 6.528% 1may2034, USD
0.27%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.015% 22jul2033, USD (N)
0.27%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.26%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.26%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.26%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.25%
Oracle, 5.7% 4feb2036, USD
0.25%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.25%
JP Morgan, 5.35% 1jun2034, USD
0.25%
Amazon.com, 5.3% 9jul2036, USD
0.24%
Goldman Sachs, 5.065% 21jan2037, USD
0.24%
Amgen, 5.25% 2mar2033, USD
0.23%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.571% 27apr2033, USD (N)
0.22%
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 VCIT and JNK
How have the VCIT and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, VCIT is down -2.57% 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: VCIT or JNK?
Year-to-date, the VCIT ETF saw +$11.75B in flows, compared to -$1.67B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: VCIT or JNK?
Over the past year, VCIT had a volatility of 4.11%, while JNK experienced 2.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: VCIT or JNK?
As of October 16, 2026, VCIT holds $67.33 B in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $5.73 B.
What sectors do the VCIT and JNK ETFs invest in?
VCIT leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Technology. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the VCIT ETF and JNK ETF?
VCIT top holdings include Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD, Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD and Boeing, 6.528% 1may2034, 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: VCIT or JNK?
VCIT holds 2307 securities with 3.83% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1154 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.22%.
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