Bond ETF List
Here you can find all the Bond asset class ETFs and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which suits your portfolio best.
- Number of ETFs
- 934
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.35%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.42%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 5.92%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 59 / 100
Bond ETF List
934 results
Best Bond ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Bond ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SGOV (100) and TBLL (100).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 95.28B | May 2020 | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | 2.58B | Jan 2017 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 46.54B | May 2007 | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | 1.09B | Jun 2023 | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 100 | 8.40B | Feb 2025 |
Best-Performing Bond ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Bond ETFs is TMV (21.21%).
Across the lineup, Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 5.92% and an average 5-year return of 1.45%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bear 3X | 21.21% | 169.92M | Apr 2009 | |
| UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury | 19.27% | 16.74M | Mar 2012 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 16.72% | 309.41M | Apr 2008 | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X | 12.93% | 12.09M | Apr 2009 | |
| ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury | 10.60% | 103.81M | Aug 2009 |
Lowest-Cost Bond ETFs
The top Bond ETFs is SMBS (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.35%, Bond ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.03% | — | Nov 2024 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.99B | Apr 2011 | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.03B | Dec 2018 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 14.80B | Nov 2009 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 5.81B | Nov 2011 |
Highest-Yield Bond ETFs
The top Bond ETFs is LIFT (31.05%).
Across the lineup, Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.42%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeX 2028 Income Bucket ETF | 31.05% | — | Sep 2025 | |
| LifeX 2030 Income Bucket ETF | 17.95% | — | Sep 2025 | |
| Global X Treasury Bond Enhanced Income ETF | 15.44% | — | Jul 2025 | |
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration ETF | 13.85% | 14.84M | Sep 2021 | |
| LifeX 2050 Longevity Income ETF | 13.44% | — | Jan 2024 |
Top ETFs Asset Classes
Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
SGOV vs. SPAXXSGOV vs. SWVXXSGOV vs. USFRSGOV vs. VMFXXSGOV vs. VUSXXBND vs. FXNAXBND vs. BNDWBND vs. VBTLXBND vs. SCHZBND vs. VGITTLT vs. SPYTLT vs. IEFTLT vs. TMFTLT vs. VGLTTLT vs. TLTWVGSH vs. sgovVGSH vs. SHVVGSH vs. SHYVGSH vs. VCSHVGSH vs. VUSXXVTIP vs. SCHPVTIP vs. TIPVTIP vs. STIPVTIP vs. VGITVTIP vs. VTAPXBIL vs. SHVBIL vs. SPAXXBIL vs. VBILBIL vs. TFLOBIL vs. TBILAGG vs. HYGAGG vs. PIMIXAGG vs. IUSBAGG vs. AGGHAGG vs. AGGU.LFBND vs. FTBFXFBND vs. FBNDXFBND vs. BONDFBND vs. IUSBFBND vs. FTHRXBNDX vs. BNDWBNDX vs. VTABXBNDX vs. IAGGBNDX vs. FBIIXBNDX vs. IGOVJAAA vs. PAAAJAAA vs. JBBBJAAA vs. AAAJAAA vs. CLOZJAAA vs. BINC
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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