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State Street SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF
SPHY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.53% | -0.07% | +1.84% | +3.13% | +26.93% | +22.05% |
| Flows | +$270M | +$1.09B | +$1.85B | +$3.17B | +$10.11B | +$11.82B |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF is built to track the ICE BofA US High Yield GTR 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 | 1908 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 18, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,908
Top 15 Holdings
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.18% | +2.53% | +3.26% | +4.62% |
Max drawdown | -1.09% | -2.19% | -3.97% | -14.44% |
Max drawdown duration | 22d | 50d | 75d | 715d |
Time to recover | N/A | 18d | 35d | 441d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 21, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SPHY?
SPHY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does SPHY track?
SPHY tracks the ICE BofA US High Yield GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SPHY 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 SPHY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SPHY is 0.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SPHY launched?
SPHY was launched on June 18, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SPHY?
SPHY is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of SPHY?
As of September 18, 2026, SPHY manages $11.98 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPHY performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, SPHY delivered a return of -0.53% over the past month (1M performance), -0.07% over the past three months (3M), and 1.84% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SPHY?
As of September 18, 2026, SPHY has seen net flows of +$270M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.85B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPHY pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, SPHY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.27%.
How many holdings are in SPHY
As of July 31, 2026, SPHY holds 1908 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SPHY?
As of July 31, 2026, SPHY holds 1908 securities, with 4.14% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SPHY?
As of July 31, 2026, SPHY holds a portfolio of 1908 underlyings, with its largest positions including 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SPHY invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SPHY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SPHY focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SPHY is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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