SPSB: An Attractive Short-Term Bond Play

SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF offers exposure to short-maturity investment-grade corporate bonds with a highly competitive 0.04% expense ratio. Its low fee structure is especially attractive in the short-term bond space, where performance differences are often driven by fees and duration positioning. Given my macroeconomic outlook, I view SPSB as an attractive option for investors seeking short-term bond exposure with minimal fees.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2025

SPSB: Not An Attractive Entry Point Anymore (Rating Downgrade)

SPSB's corporate spreads are historically low, making it less attractive for new investments despite its strong past performance and low volatility. The ETF offers a 30-day SEC yield of 4.7% and an option-adjusted spread of 46 bps, which are not appealing. Higher yields can be obtained from AAA CLO funds like PAAA, which offer over 6% with similar or better volatility profiles.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 25, 2024

SPSB: A Good Money Market Alternative

The SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF is a low-risk investment option for investors seeking exposure to short-term corporate bonds. SPSB has a diverse portfolio with no position making up more than 0.57% of the fund, making it highly diversified. The fund has a strong performance history and a low expense ratio, making it an attractive option for investors looking for steady returns.

Seeking Alpha • May 21, 2024

SPSB: The Sweet Spot In Short-Term Corporate Bonds Yielding +5.5%

SPSB invests in U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds with a maturity of 1-3 years as a conservative or low-risk bond fund. SPSB is a good alternative to similar maturity Treasuries by offering a higher yield and return potential. SPSB can complement a broader more diversified portfolio to both limit risk while delivering a solid monthly income component.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 31, 2024

Chart of Week: Advisors Prefer Short-Term High-Quality Bonds

Advisors have choices to face with their fixed income allocation. Should they take on credit risk to be rewarded with a high level of income?

ETF Trends • Oct 5, 2023

Best Bonds For Income

For many, social security isn't enough to fund their retirement needs. Bonds can help produce another income stream.

Forbes • Sep 14, 2023

SPSB: Earn 5.66% With No Headaches

The SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF is a fixed income ETF that tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1-3 Year Corporate Bond Index. SPSB offers a short-term investment grade bond play with added corporate credit spreads, providing exposure to both duration and credit spread risk. The fund has a granular portfolio with over 1400 names, mitigating the risk of a renewed regional banking flare-up.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 13, 2023

SPSB: Should You Ditch It For Treasury Bills?

SPDR® Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF has a very low expense ratio and passes you almost the underlying yield. The fund won't make you rich, but offers a solid yield since we exited ZIRP. The yield does make you wonder though whether you should just sit it out in Treasury bills.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2023

SPSB: A Great Example Of How To Take A Lot Of Risk And Not Realize It

SPSB is a short-term bond ETF that is the type that many investors are being lured into in 2023. That might work out, but there's some risk. I am very concerned that investors are not accounting for this risk. That's based on several comments I have received in response to articles I've written about this asset class.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 9, 2023

Short-Term Corporates Could Be Right Idea for a Volatile Bond Market

Not much is working in the bond market this year, but the upside of all that downside is that some attractive opportunities are emerging, particularly among lower duration fare. Importantly, that doesn't necessarily mean investors have to sacrifice income in the name of reducing interest rate sensitivity within their portfolios.

ETF Trends • Oct 18, 2022