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State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
SJNK performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 14, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.58% | -0.10% | +1.77% | +3.10% | +23.88% | +25.53% |
| Flows | -$22M | -$21M | -$395M | +$2M | +$839M | +$277M |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg US High Yield 350M Cash Pay 0-5 Year 2% Capped Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 1131 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,131
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.81% | +2.14% | +2.78% | +3.70% |
Max drawdown | -0.72% | -1.58% | -3.80% | -9.49% |
Max drawdown duration | 18d | 44d | 75d | 561d |
Time to recover | N/A | 12d | 35d | 378d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SJNK?
SJNK is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does SJNK track?
SJNK tracks the Bloomberg US High Yield 350M Cash Pay 0-5 Year 2% Capped Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SJNK invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SJNK?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SJNK is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SJNK launched?
SJNK was launched on March 14, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SJNK?
SJNK is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of SJNK?
As of September 14, 2026, SJNK manages $4.71 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SJNK performed recently?
As of September 14, 2026, SJNK delivered a return of -0.58% over the past month (1M performance), -0.1% over the past three months (3M), and 1.77% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SJNK?
As of September 14, 2026, SJNK has seen net flows of -$22M in the past month (1M flow) and -$395M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SJNK pay dividends?
As of September 14, 2026, SJNK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.04%.
How many holdings are in SJNK
As of July 31, 2026, SJNK holds 1131 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SJNK?
As of July 31, 2026, SJNK holds 1131 securities, with 6.62% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SJNK?
As of July 31, 2026, SJNK holds a portfolio of 1131 underlyings, with its largest positions including EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SJNK invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SJNK has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SJNK focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SJNK is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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