VTCvsJNKETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.14%
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (VTC) 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. VTC's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. In contrast, JNK's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. VTC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.4% for JNK. VTC is down -1.69% year-to-date (YTD) with +$191M 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 VTC 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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VTC 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. | VTC JNK | -0.30%-1.69% | -1.96%-2.17% | -1.69%-0.11% | -2.03%+1.49% | +17.54%+26.26% | -1.49%+16.52% |
| Flows | VTC JNK | -$58M-$850M | -$62M-$1.31B | +$191M-$1.67B | +$333M-$2.09B | +$775M-$7M | +$1.09B-$1.18B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VTC JNK | +4.65%+3.28% | +4.24%+2.94% | +5.38%+3.47% | +6.94%+5.17% |
| Max drawdown | VTC JNK | -3.32%-2.98% | -4.56%-2.98% | -4.79%-4.09% | -21.68%-16.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | VTC JNK | 89d50d | 229d50d | 287d72d | 1555d813d |
Trading data
VTC | JNK | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $73.51 | $92.28 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $73.51 | $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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VTC | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $73.51 | $92.28 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | -0.40% |
| AuM | $1.60 B | $5.73 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
VTC | JNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index | Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index |
| N° of holdings | 5181 | 1131 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 7, 2017 | November 28, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VTC
USA
85.32%
Other
14.68%
JNK
USA
84.82%
Other
15.18%
Sectors
VTC
Finance
35.65%
Utilities
10.32%
Technology
9.93%
Healthcare
8.49%
Other
35.61%
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
VTC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
1.62%
JNK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
VTC
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028)
0.19%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.477% 23apr2030, USD (N)
0.16%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.11%
Goldman Sachs, 5.094% 20apr2034, USD
0.11%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.979% 24jan2029, USD (N)
0.11%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.10%
Goldman Sachs, 4.516% 21jan2032, USD
0.10%
Goldman Sachs, 5.065% 21jan2037, USD
0.10%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.10%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.10%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.09%
Oracle, 5.7% 4feb2036, USD
0.09%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.09%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.09%
Abbott Laboratories, 4.65% 15mar2036, USD
0.09%
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 VTC and JNK
How have the VTC and JNK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, VTC is down -1.69% 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: VTC or JNK?
Year-to-date, the VTC ETF saw +$191M in flows, compared to -$1.67B for JNK.
Which ETF is more volatile: VTC or JNK?
Over the past year, VTC had a volatility of 4.24%, while JNK experienced 2.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: VTC or JNK?
As of October 16, 2026, VTC holds $1.60 B in assets under management (AUM), while JNK manages $5.73 B.
What sectors do the VTC and JNK ETFs invest in?
VTC leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Technology. Meanwhile, JNK focuses on Finance, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the VTC ETF and JNK ETF?
VTC top holdings include USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028), Bank of America Corporation, 4.477% 23apr2030, USD (N) and Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, 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: VTC or JNK?
VTC holds 5315 securities with 1.62% of its assets in the top 15. JNK has 1154 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.22%.
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