SPXB vs. SPY

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

SPXB (ProShares S&P 500 Bond ETF) and SPY (State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - SPXB is a Corporate Bonds fund tracking the S&P 500 MarketAxess Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index, while SPY is a S&P 500 fund tracking the S&P 500 Index. Both are passively managed. At a 0.17 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. SPXB charges 0.15%/yr vs 0.09%/yr for SPY.

Performance

SPXB vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares S&P 500 Bond ETF (SPXB) and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SPXB

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

SPY

• 1D: -1.45%
• 1M: -1.36%
• YTD: 8.15%
• 6M: 7.20%
• 1Y: 23.59%
• 3Y*: 20.68%
• 5Y*: 13.05%
• 10Y*: 15.53%

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

SPXB vs. SPY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
SPXB ProShares S&P 500 Bond ETF	0.00%	0.00%	-3.45%	8.83%	-16.66%	-1.89%	10.33%	15.34%	1.05%
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	8.15%	17.72%	24.89%	26.18%	-18.18%	28.73%	18.33%	31.22%	-3.63%

Correlation

The correlation between SPXB and SPY is 0.17, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.14
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 3, 2018	0.17

Return for Risk

SPXB vs. SPY — Risk / Return Rank

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

SPXB

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

SPY

SPY Risk / Return Rank: 59
SPY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 58
SPY Sortino Ratio Rank: 56
SPY Omega Ratio Rank: 57
SPY Calmar Ratio Rank: 56
SPY Martin Ratio Rank: 67

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.

SPXB vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares S&P 500 Bond ETF (SPXB) and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	SPXB	SPY	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	1.90	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	2.58	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.34	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	2.67	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	11.92	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SPXB	SPY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-55.19%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-8.88%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-18.76%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-24.50%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-33.72%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-3.17%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-9.04%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.98%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SPXB	SPY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.87%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.85%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	12.50%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	17.15%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	17.95%	—

SPXB vs. SPY - Expense Ratio Comparison

SPXB has a 0.15% expense ratio, which is higher than SPY's 0.09% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Dividends

SPXB vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

SPXB has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SPY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.03%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
SPXB ProShares S&P 500 Bond ETF	0.00%	0.00%	1.22%	4.04%	3.14%	2.00%	2.64%	3.48%	2.52%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	1.03%	1.07%	1.21%	1.40%	1.65%	1.20%	1.52%	1.75%	2.04%	1.80%	2.03%	2.06%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SPXB and SPY in my portfolio?

SPXB and SPY have a correlation of 0.17, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, SPXB or SPY?

On fees, SPY is cheaper at 0.09% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, SPXB or SPY?

SPY is cheaper with a 0.09% expense ratio, compared with 0.15% for SPXB.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, SPXB or SPY?

SPY has the higher dividend yield at 1.03%, compared with 0.00% for SPXB.

What is the main difference between SPXB and SPY?

SPXB is categorized as Corporate Bonds, while SPY is S&P 500. SPXB tracks S&P 500 MarketAxess Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index, while SPY tracks S&P 500 Index. They also come from different issuers: ProShares and State Street. Their fees differ too: 0.15% for SPXB and 0.09% for SPY.