SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
230% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $17.2M | Put options by funds: $5.21M
21% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q1] → 23 (+4) [Q2]
3.33% more ownership
Funds ownership: 91.84% [Q1] → 95.16% (+3.33%) [Q2]
4% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 74 | Existing positions closed: 71
2% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $6.94B [Q1] → $7.06B (+$120M) [Q2]
1% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 181 | Existing positions reduced: 180
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 540 [Q1] → 530 (-10) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for JNK.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data
The bond market looks increasingly focused on slowing economic growth vs. tariff inflation.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
JNK Can Benefit From Lower Rates; Cuts May Be Pushed Out Due To Higher Inflation
JNK offers diversified high-yield bond exposure with limited concentration risk and a higher yield, offering investors a high-income, diversified portfolio strategy. The ETF is sensitive to interest rate movements; potential Fed rate cuts could benefit returns, but persistent inflation may delay such cuts. Sector exposures—especially consumer cyclicals—face headwinds from tariffs and inflation, while energy and communications present mixed outlooks.
Positive
Market Watch
1 month ago
How junk bonds are signaling the same optimism about the U.S. economy as stocks
The U.S. junk bond market is sending an optimistic message about the economy, despite market volatility around tariffs.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'
In recent days, a new headwind is weighing on fixed income securities: a US government budget bill, which is expected to significantly raise an already hefty federal deficit in the years ahead. Long-term Treasuries are the biggest losers post-Liberation Day, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (May 21).
Positive
MarketBeat
3 months ago
Build a Complete Bond Portfolio With These 4 ETFs
Though the S&P 500 has recently returned to positive territory in terms of year-to-date (YTD) performance, turbulence throughout 2025 so far may have pushed skittish investors away from stocks and toward bonds.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
AOHY Vs. JNK: Is Active Management Better For Junk Bonds?
The Angel Oak High Yield Opportunities ETF is actively managed, but has underperformed compared to the passively managed SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF. This is largely due to bond beta, as well as positioning on similar parts of the yield curve to the passive index. Investors are cautioned that "active management" doesn't correlate to outperformance, even if there are some exceptions in other funds I've covered in the past.
Negative
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Rush to De-Risk: Nervous Exodus From Structured Credit ETFs
Rising tariff turmoil has sparked a run from credit-sensitive instruments, with escalating trade tensions threatening economic stability. Wednesday's GDP print stoked recessionary fears when it showed the U.S. economy contracted for the first time since early 2022.
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Risk-Off Fixed Income in Demand in April
It's been another strong year for ETF demand. ETFs gathered approximately $350 billion of new money year-to-date through April 16.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Why Most Dividend Retirement Strategies Fail: How To Retire With Dividends
Most high-yield strategies are ticking time bombs. Don't get wiped out when the next downturn hits. Discover the only portfolio blend that can deliver sustainable and rising dividends through inflation, recessions, and even currency collapse.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
JNK: Intensifying Spread Risk Has Yet To Be Priced By The Market
The SPDR® Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF held up relatively well in the aftermath of the tariff debacle last week. Despite its relative performance, we see credit risk emerging, which has yet to be priced by the market. Migration risk will likely add a second layer of headwinds.
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