VSHYvsSPSBETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.23%
Virtus Newfleet High Yield Bond ETF (VSHY) belongs to the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPSB) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. VSHY's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Energy and Industrials. In contrast, SPSB's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. VSHY is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.04% for SPSB. VSHY is up 2.24% year-to-date (YTD) with +$537K in YTD flows. SPSB performs worse with 1.34% YTD performance, and +$3.00B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VSHY and SPSB 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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VSHY vs SPSB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/19/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VSHY SPSB | -0.59%+0.16% | -0.44%+0.09% | +2.24%+1.34% | +3.18%+2.11% | +27.25%+16.56% | +20.14%+14.83% |
| Flows | VSHY SPSB | -+$524M | +$540K+$923M | +$537K+$3.00B | +$1M+$3.29B | +$28M+$3.92B | +$26M+$3.78B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VSHY SPSB | +2.13%+1.43% | +1.98%+1.28% | +2.87%+1.51% | +4.40%+1.87% |
| Max drawdown | VSHY SPSB | -1.79%-0.96% | -1.79%-0.96% | -3.66%-0.96% | -13.95%-5.75% |
| Max drawdown duration | VSHY SPSB | 53d55d | 53d55d | 91d55d | 715d750d |
Trading data
VSHY | SPSB | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $21.32 | $29.62 |
| Previous close 10/19/2026 | $21.32 | $29.65 |
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VSHY | SPSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $21.32 | $29.62 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | -0.10% |
| AuM | $31.02 M | $11.22 B |
| E/R | 0.39% | 0.04% |
Characteristics
VSHY | SPSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | - | Bloomberg U.S. 1-3 Year Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 182 | 1598 |
| Asset class | - | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 5, 2016 | December 16, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VSHY
USA
79.99%
Other
20.01%
SPSB
USA
79.19%
Other
20.81%
Sectors
VSHY
Finance
19.25%
Energy
16.82%
Industrials
10.02%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.57%
Consumer Services
7.92%
Healthcare
7.87%
Other
29.55%
SPSB
Finance
49.61%
Technology
7.86%
Utilities
7.25%
Other
35.29%
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Diversification
VSHY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
16.89%
SPSB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.69%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
VSHY
Blue Owl Credit Income, 3.125% 23sep2026, USD
1.28%
Sunoco LP, 7% 15sep2028, USD
1.19%
Alliance Resource Operating Partnership, 8.625% 15jun2029, USD
1.19%
Midcap Finco Intermediate Holdings, 6.5% 1may2028, USD
1.14%
Hilcorp Energy I, 5.75% 1feb2029, USD
1.13%
Teine Energy, 6.875% 15apr2029, USD
1.11%
Weekley Homes, 4.875% 15sep2028, USD
1.11%
Buckeye Partners, 6.75% 1feb2030, USD
1.11%
Mozart Debt Merger Sub, 5.25% 1oct2029, USD
1.10%
CDI Escrow Issuer, 5.75% 1apr2030, USD
1.09%
LSB Industries, 6.25% 15oct2028, USD
1.09%
Blue Racer, 7% 15jul2029, USD
1.09%
Griffin Global Asset Management, 6.875% 15apr2029, USD
1.08%
Genesis Energy, 8.875% 15apr2030, USD
1.07%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
1.07%
SPSB
Salesforce, 4.65% 15mar2029, USD
0.64%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD
0.48%
Aercap Holdings, 3% 29oct2028, USD
0.44%
NVIDIA, 4.35% 15jun2029, USD
0.40%
Goldman Sachs, 4.223% 1may2029, USD
0.40%
Pfizer, 4.45% 19may2028, USD
0.38%
Morgan Stanley, 4.555% 10apr2030, USD (I)
0.35%
Oracle, 4.55% 4feb2029, USD
0.35%
Amazon.com, 4% 13mar2029, USD
0.33%
Citibank N.A., 4.554% 18jun2029, USD
0.33%
JP Morgan, 4.995% 22jul2030, USD
0.32%
Goldman Sachs, 3.814% 23apr2029, USD
0.32%
Wells Fargo, 4.577% 20may2029, USD (Y)
0.32%
HSBC Holdings plc, 4.899% 3mar2029, USD
0.31%
Morgan Stanley, 5.042% 19jul2030, USD (I)
0.31%
Frequently asked questions about VSHY and SPSB
How have the VSHY and SPSB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 19, 2026, VSHY is up 2.24% year-to-date (YTD), while SPSB has returned 1.34%. That puts VSHY better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VSHY or SPSB?
Year-to-date, the VSHY ETF saw +$537K in flows, compared to +$3.00B for SPSB.
Which ETF is more volatile: VSHY or SPSB?
Over the past year, VSHY had a volatility of 1.98%, while SPSB experienced 1.28%.
Which ETF is bigger: VSHY or SPSB?
As of October 19, 2026, VSHY holds $31.02 M in assets under management (AUM), while SPSB manages $11.22 B.
What sectors do the VSHY and SPSB ETFs invest in?
VSHY leans toward sectors like Finance, Energy and Industrials. Meanwhile, SPSB focuses on Finance, Technology and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the VSHY ETF and SPSB ETF?
VSHY top holdings include Blue Owl Credit Income, 3.125% 23sep2026, USD, Sunoco LP, 7% 15sep2028, USD and Alliance Resource Operating Partnership, 8.625% 15jun2029, USD. SPSB holds in its top three: Salesforce, 4.65% 15mar2029, USD, Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD and Aercap Holdings, 3% 29oct2028, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: VSHY or SPSB?
VSHY holds 182 securities with 16.89% of its assets in the top 15. SPSB has 1627 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.69%.
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