VCITvsSJNKETF Comparison
ETF 1
VCIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.03%
VS
ETF 2
SJNK
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term 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 Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. VCIT's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. In contrast, SJNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. VCIT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.4% for SJNK. VCIT is down -2.57% year-to-date (YTD) with +$11.75B in YTD flows. SJNK performs better with 0.36% YTD performance, and -$642M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VCIT and SJNK 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 SJNK 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 SJNK | -0.27%-1.37% | -2.30%-1.59% | -2.57%+0.36% | -2.35%+1.68% | +20.01%+23.83% | +3.13%+23.98% |
| Flows | VCIT SJNK | -$46M-$247M | +$2.20B-$396M | +$11.75B-$642M | +$14.85B-$413M | +$29.32B+$1.22B | +$30.31B+$169M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCIT SJNK | +4.52%+2.49% | +4.11%+2.28% | +5.02%+2.76% | +6.18%+3.72% |
| Max drawdown | VCIT SJNK | -3.61%-2.19% | -5.31%-2.19% | -5.31%-3.80% | -19.35%-9.49% |
| Max drawdown duration | VCIT SJNK | 89d50d | 229d50d | 229d75d | 1321d561d |
Trading data
VCIT | SJNK | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $79.00 | $24.08 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $79.00 | $24.15 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
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VCIT | SJNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $79.00 | $24.08 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | -0.29% |
| AuM | $67.33 B | $4.37 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
VCIT | SJNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Corporate Bond Index | Bloomberg US High Yield 350M Cash Pay 0-5 Year 2% Capped Index |
| N° of holdings | 2244 | 1098 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 | March 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VCIT
USA
85.21%
Other
14.79%
SJNK
USA
83.96%
Other
16.04%
Sectors
VCIT
Finance
39.36%
Utilities
10.2%
Technology
9.94%
Other
40.5%
SJNK
Finance
20.46%
Consumer Services
13.43%
Industrials
10.44%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.09%
Energy
7.89%
Technology
7.55%
Other
32.14%
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Diversification
VCIT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.83%
SJNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.65%
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%
SJNK
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.64%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.63%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.52%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.49%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.43%
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.43%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.42%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.42%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.40%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.40%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.39%
CCO Holdings, 5.375% 1jun2029, USD
0.39%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.37%
Neptune BidCo US, 9.29% 15apr2029, USD
0.35%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.35%
Frequently asked questions about VCIT and SJNK
How have the VCIT and SJNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, VCIT is down -2.57% year-to-date (YTD), while SJNK has returned 0.36%. That puts SJNK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VCIT or SJNK?
Year-to-date, the VCIT ETF saw +$11.75B in flows, compared to -$642M for SJNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: VCIT or SJNK?
Over the past year, VCIT had a volatility of 4.11%, while SJNK experienced 2.28%.
Which ETF is bigger: VCIT or SJNK?
As of October 16, 2026, VCIT holds $67.33 B in assets under management (AUM), while SJNK manages $4.37 B.
What sectors do the VCIT and SJNK ETFs invest in?
VCIT leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Technology. Meanwhile, SJNK focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the VCIT ETF and SJNK ETF?
VCIT top holdings include Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD, Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD and Boeing, 6.528% 1may2034, USD. SJNK holds in its top three: EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, 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 SJNK?
VCIT holds 2307 securities with 3.83% of its assets in the top 15. SJNK has 1110 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.65%.
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