Treasuries Pay 4 Percent. These 3 ETFs Pay Nearly Double and You Can Sell Them Any Day You Want.

With the 1-year Treasury yielding about 4% and the 6-month bill just under 4%, income investors face a familiar dilemma.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 25, 2026

Iran Conflict Reorders The Bond Market's Hierarchy Of Havens

The Iran war has scrambled the old map of safety, leaving bond investors rethinking which havens still deserve the name. Perhaps the most surprising trend since the conflict began: bank loans have outperformed the rest of the field by a wide margin, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (July 8).

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

Dividend Safety Check: SPHY and High-Yield Bond Income

The SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SPHY) pays monthly distributions sourced from a basket of below-investment-grade corporate bonds, and it has done so without interruption since 2012.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 29, 2026

Now Is Not The Time To Own Junk

SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) and SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) exhibit highly correlated returns, overlapping sector exposures, and similar. Both rated SELL. JNK and SJNK have benefitted from falling yields and tightening spreads, but these tailwinds are likely exhausted or reversing. "Below B-" bonds comprise a higher than average portion of maturing bonds in the next few years. The below average Recovery Rate of this category in 2025 is concerning.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 15, 2026

SJNK: More Downside To Baseline Rates Than Credit Spreads

State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) offers high yield exposure with reduced duration risk amid shifting Fed policy dynamics. With inflation normalizing and the Fed holding rates, downside risk appears greater for baseline rates than for credit spreads, favoring longer-duration fixed income over high yield. SJNK's lower duration makes it less sensitive to YTM changes overall but more exposed to credit spread movements, particularly if labor market or macro risks materialize.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 3, 2026

SHYG For Cautious Income, SJNK For Bold Returns In U.S. High Yield Bonds

Compare SHYG and SJNK, two leading short-term high yield bond ETFs, for income investors seeking reliable yield with different risk profiles. SHYG is best for conservative investors, offering lower costs, higher liquidity, and a prudent portfolio with a 6.57% yield to maturity. SJNK appeals to those with higher risk tolerance, providing a slightly higher yield (7.30%) and return, but with greater credit risk and expense ratio.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 4, 2025

SJNK: High Yield Carry And Short Duration

SJNK offers high yield exposure with low interest rate sensitivity, focusing on short-term, below-investment-grade US corporate bonds. Current liquidity conditions are stable, so the ETF's main driver is carry, but rising auto loan delinquencies signal potential credit stress ahead. The fund's short duration limits rate risk but remains vulnerable to spread widening if consumer delinquencies persist or worsen.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 22, 2025

Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data

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

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2025

SJNK: A Short Duration High Yield Bond Fund, 7.5% Yield

SJNK offers a more conservative approach to high-yield bonds, with shorter duration (2.2 years) and lower drawdowns than JNK during market stress. Despite tight credit spreads, SJNK's 7.5% yield and strong risk-adjusted returns make it attractive in a high risk-free rate environment. Historical performance shows SJNK outperforms JNK in down markets, with a shallower drawdown profile and better Sharpe ratio.

Seeking Alpha • May 30, 2025

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).

Seeking Alpha • May 22, 2025