VGMSvsSSFIETF Comparison
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ETF 2
SSFI
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed Income ETF
This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
-0.23%
Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS) belongs to the Intl Aggregate Bonds segment. Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed Income ETF (SSFI) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. VGMS's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Sovereign and Industrials. In contrast, SSFI's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Industrials and Finance. VGMS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.76% for SSFI. VGMS is up 1.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$106M in YTD flows. SSFI performs worse with -0.79% YTD performance, and -$7M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VGMS and SSFI 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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VGMS vs SSFI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VGMS SSFI | +0.29%-0.19% | +0.36%-1.11% | +1.20%-0.79% | +3.54%+1.26% | n/a+9.69% | n/an/a |
| Flows | VGMS SSFI | +$22M-$1M | +$51M+$220K | +$106M-$7M | +$175M-$5M | --$10M | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VGMS SSFI | +2.38%+4.16% | +2.49%+3.69% | n/a+5.12% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | VGMS SSFI | -0.88%-2.06% | -2.20%-2.68% | n/a-5.55% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | VGMS SSFI | 37d64d | 49d184d | n/a318d | n/an/a |
Trading data
VGMS | SSFI | |
Last sale 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.62 | $20.98 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $50.97 | $21.03 |
| Consolidated volume 09/01/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VGMS | SSFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.62 | $20.98 |
| 1D performance | -0.68% | -0.26% |
| AuM | $270.79 M | $28.11 M |
| E/R | 0.3% | 0.76% |
Characteristics
VGMS | SSFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Vanguard | Day Hagan Asset Management |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 873 | 14969 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | May 23, 2025 | September 29, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VGMS
USA
60.62%
Other
39.38%
SSFI
USA
60.08%
Other
39.92%
Sectors
VGMS
Finance
17.88%
Sovereign
12.95%
Industrials
8.43%
Other
60.75%
SSFI
Sovereign
49.86%
Industrials
8.62%
Other
41.52%
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Diversification
VGMS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
8.6%
SSFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.39%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
VGMS
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
0.92%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15jun2029, USD (AP-2029)
0.76%
USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2029, USD (AA-2029)
0.71%
NVIDIA, 4.35% 15jun2029, USD
0.67%
Pemex, 8.75% 2jun2029, USD
0.63%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15jan2028, USD (AJ-2028)
0.58%
Foundry JV Holdco, 5.9% 25jan2033, USD
0.55%
Philippines, 5.325% 24jun2036, USD
0.51%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.695% 23apr2032, USD (N)
0.50%
Dominican Republic, 7.05% 3feb2031, USD
0.49%
Takeoff Merger Sub, 4.5% 24mar2029, USD
0.47%
TransDigm, 6.375% 31may2033, USD
0.47%
Capital One Financial, 4.722% 30jan2032, USD
0.46%
Saudi Arabia, 5.875% 12jan2056, USD
0.45%
USA, Notes 4% 31oct2029, USD (R-2029)
0.44%
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%
Frequently asked questions about VGMS and SSFI
How have the VGMS and SSFI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, VGMS is up 1.2% year-to-date (YTD), while SSFI has lost -0.79%. That puts VGMS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VGMS or SSFI?
Year-to-date, the VGMS ETF saw +$106M in flows, compared to -$7M for SSFI.
Which ETF is more volatile: VGMS or SSFI?
Over the past year, VGMS had a volatility of 2.49%, while SSFI experienced 3.69%.
Which ETF is bigger: VGMS or SSFI?
As of September 1, 2026, VGMS holds $270.79 M in assets under management (AUM), while SSFI manages $28.11 M.
What sectors do the VGMS and SSFI ETFs invest in?
VGMS leans toward sectors like Finance, Sovereign and Industrials. Meanwhile, SSFI focuses on Sovereign and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the VGMS ETF and SSFI ETF?
VGMS top holdings include USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028), USA, Notes 4.125% 15jun2029, USD (AP-2029) and USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2029, USD (AA-2029). SSFI holds in its top three: USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: VGMS or SSFI?
VGMS holds 1043 securities with 8.6% of its assets in the top 15. SSFI has 17316 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.39%.
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