JNK vs. ESHY

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

JNK (SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF) and ESHY (Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - JNK tracks the Barclays Capital High Yield Very Liquid Index while ESHY tracks the JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. Both are passively managed. JNK charges 0.40%/yr vs 0.20%/yr for ESHY.

Performance

JNK vs. ESHY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) and Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ESHY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

JNK

• 1D: -0.22%
• 1M: 0.44%
• YTD: 1.51%
• 6M: 1.97%
• 1Y: 7.24%
• 3Y*: 8.63%
• 5Y*: 3.68%
• 10Y*: 5.01%

ESHY

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

JNK vs. ESHY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
JNK SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF	0.73%
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%

JNK vs. ESHY - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	JNK	ESHY
Technology	0.0%	-
Energy	0.0%	100.0%
Basic Materials	-	-
Communication Services	-	-
Consumer Cyclical	-	-
Consumer Defensive	-	-
Financial Services	-	-
Healthcare	-	-
Industrials	-	-
Real Estate	-	-
Utilities	-	-

Return for Risk

JNK vs. ESHY — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

JNK

JNK Risk / Return Rank: 60
JNK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
JNK Sortino Ratio Rank: 60
JNK Omega Ratio Rank: 58
JNK Calmar Ratio Rank: 58
JNK Martin Ratio Rank: 68

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

JNK vs. ESHY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) and Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ESHY). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	JNK	ESHY	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.90	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.89	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.36	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.90	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	12.79	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	JNK	ESHY	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.90	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.49	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.60	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.42	—	—

Drawdowns

JNK vs. ESHY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum JNK drawdown since its inception was -38.48%, which is greater than ESHY's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for JNK and ESHY.

Drawdown Indicators

	JNK	ESHY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-38.48%	0.00%	-38.48%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.51%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-5.02%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-16.67%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-22.89%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.26%	0.00%	-0.26%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.70%	0.00%	-3.70%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.57%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	JNK	ESHY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.13%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.97%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.82%	0.00%	+3.82%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.54%	0.00%	+7.54%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	8.31%	0.00%	+8.31%

JNK vs. ESHY - Expense Ratio Comparison

JNK has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is higher than ESHY's 0.20% expense ratio.

Dividends

JNK vs. ESHY - Dividend Comparison

JNK's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.62%, while ESHY has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
JNK SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF	6.62%	6.54%	6.63%	6.38%	6.06%	4.27%	5.11%	5.44%	5.90%	5.60%	6.06%	6.59%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, JNK or ESHY?

On fees, ESHY is cheaper at 0.20% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, JNK or ESHY?

ESHY is cheaper with a 0.20% expense ratio, compared with 0.40% for JNK.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, JNK or ESHY?

JNK has the higher dividend yield at 6.62%, compared with 0.00% for ESHY.

What is the main difference between JNK and ESHY?

JNK tracks Barclays Capital High Yield Very Liquid Index, while ESHY tracks JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. They also come from different issuers: State Street and Deutsche Bank. Their fees differ too: 0.40% for JNK and 0.20% for ESHY.