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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
4.43%
Avg. 1 Year Return
5.43%
Median Risk/Return Score
58 / 100
Bond ETF List

934 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Columbia U.S. High Yield ETFHigh Yield BondsSep 5, 20240.46%
1.40%
6.43%
51
Simplify National Muni Bond ETFMunicipal BondsSep 9, 20240.52%
2.27%
5.81%
28
Nuveen Securitized Income ETFMortgage Backed SecuritiesSep 23, 20250.38%
1.96%
3.04%
Nuveen Enhanced Yield U.S. Aggregate Bond ETFIntermediate Core BondSep 14, 20160.19%
1.20%
4.47%
46
Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETFIntermediate Core BondSep 29, 20170.15%
0.86%
3.96%
33
Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETFHigh Yield BondsSep 25, 20190.30%
1.90%
6.60%
53
Nuveen Municipal Income ETFMunicipal BondsJan 22, 20250.29%
1.69%
3.65%
70
Nuveen ESG 1-5 Year U.S. Aggregate Bond ETFShort-Term BondMar 31, 20170.15%
0.59%
3.86%
62
Nuveen Ultra Short Income ETFUltrashort BondMar 5, 20240.17%
1.73%
4.29%
100
Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETFGlobal BondsSep 23, 20250.08%
1.19%
1.66%
iShares New York Muni Bond ETFMunicipal BondsOct 4, 20070.25%
1.86%
1.73%
3.08%
75
AB New York Intermediate Municipal ETFMunicipal BondsNov 10, 20250.27%
1.68%
1.73%
OneAscent Core Plus Bond ETFIntermediate Core-Plus BondMar 30, 20220.77%
0.68%
4.35%
39
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETFGovernment Bonds, Ultrashort BondNov 14, 20220.15%
1.27%
3.64%
99
SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETFNontraditional BondsSep 27, 20210.55%
1.59%
6.26%
54
Obra High Grade Structured Products ETFMultisector BondsApr 8, 20240.90%
2.05%
5.84%
96
Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETFMultisector BondsApr 8, 20240.90%
3.12%
6.43%
77
ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETFUltrashort BondJul 10, 20180.20%
1.75%
4.08%
100
Overlay Shares Core Bond ETFIntermediate Core BondSep 30, 20190.79%
2.49%
6.97%
47
Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETFMunicipal BondsSep 30, 20190.82%
3.68%
6.13%
87

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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.

Best-Performing Bond ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Bond ETFs is TMV (18.85%). Across the lineup, Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 5.43% and an average 5-year return of 1.45%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bear 3X
18.85%
169.92MApr 2009
UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury
16.78%
16.74MMar 2012
ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury
15.08%
309.41MApr 2008
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X
12.28%
12.09MApr 2009
ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury
9.80%
103.81MAug 2009

Lowest-Cost Bond ETFs

The top Bond ETFs is BSV (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.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares0.03%70.40BApr 2007
Schwab High Yield Bond ETF0.03%2.60BJul 2023
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF0.03%8.50BApr 2007
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF0.03%9.20BNov 2009
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF0.03%16.06BAug 2010

Highest-Yield Bond ETFs

The top Bond ETFs is LIFT (31.03%). Across the lineup, Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.43%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Top ETFs Asset Classes


Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

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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