SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF

JNK

Market cap $8.14B

Overview Fund Activity

97.97 USD

+0.28

0.29%

At close Updated Sep 15, 3:44 PM EDT

1 day

0.29%

5 days

0.46%

1 month

1.08%

3 months

2.14%

6 months

2.5%

Year to date

2.32%

1 year

0.74%

5 years

-6.83%

10 years

-11.76%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

177% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $17.5M | Put options by funds: $6.33M

21% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q1] → 23 (+4) [Q2]

3.45% more ownership

Funds ownership: 91.84% [Q1] → 95.29% (+3.45%) [Q2]

7% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 76 | Existing positions closed: 71

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.94B [Q1] → $7.07B (+$130M) [Q2]

1% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 181 | Existing positions reduced: 182

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 540 [Q1] → 534 (-6) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data

The bond market looks increasingly focused on slowing economic growth vs. tariff inflation.

Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data

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.

JNK Can Benefit From Lower Rates; Cuts May Be Pushed Out Due To Higher Inflation

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.

How junk bonds are signaling the same optimism about the U.S. economy as stocks

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).

Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'

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.

Build a Complete Bond Portfolio With These 4 ETFs

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.

AOHY Vs. JNK: Is Active Management Better For Junk Bonds?

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.

Rush to De-Risk: Nervous Exodus From Structured Credit ETFs

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.

Risk-Off Fixed Income in Demand in April

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.

Why Most Dividend Retirement Strategies Fail: How To Retire With Dividends

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.

JNK: Intensifying Spread Risk Has Yet To Be Priced By The Market

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