State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (AMEX: SJNK) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $24.30 (about ₹2,334 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.4% and holds 1,146 securities. Indian residents can buy SJNK through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$24.24
Today's high
$24.38
52 week low
$24.24
52 week high
$25.62
SJNK opened at $24.37, closed previously at $24.35, and has traded between $24.24 and $25.62 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This State Street SPDR exchange-traded fund (ETF) endeavors to replicate the investment performance, encompassing both price appreciation and yield generation, of the Bloomberg US High Yield 350mn Cash Pay 0-5 Yr 2% Capped Index, prior to accounting for its operational costs. It provides broad, diversified exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated, short-maturity corporate debt within the high-yield segment. Due to its emphasis on shorter-dated assets, this ETF generally exhibits reduced sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations compared to high-yield bonds with longer maturities. Additionally, it presents a more economical approach for investors to gain access to the high-yield market than purchasing individual bonds.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.4%
Assets (AUM)
$4.6B
Holdings
1,146
NAV
$24.40
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-5.15%
5-year price change
-11.28%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
SJNK holds 1,146 securities in total. These 10 are 5.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy SJNK from India
Indian residents can buy SJNK units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search SJNK and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, SJNK, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in SJNK from India
Trading and taxes when buying SJNK from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the SJNK price today?
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) last traded at $24.30 on NYSE Arca, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,334 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does SJNK trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is SJNK, and what does it cost to hold?
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF manages about $4.6B. Its expense ratio is 0.4% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2012.
What are SJNK's largest holdings?
The top three are ECHOSTAR CORP SR SECURED 11/29 10.75 (0.7%), MERIDIAN ARC HOLDCO LLC SR SECURED 144A 04/31 6.25 (0.7%) and PR RNO PROPERTY OWNER 1 SR SECURED 144A 05/31 6.5 (0.5%). SJNK's 10 largest positions make up 5.1% of the fund.
Does SJNK pay dividends?
Yes. SJNK is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on SJNK taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of SJNK?
Yes. You can buy SJNK by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has SJNK performed?
SJNK's price is down 5.2% over the past year and down 11.3% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.