Bond ETF List

Number of ETFs: 934
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.35%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.42%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 5.43%
Median Risk/Return Score: 58 / 100

Bond ETF List

934 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
VBND	Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF	Intermediate Core-Plus Bond	Oct 15, 2014	0.41%	1.01%	1.60%	4.24%	35
VCEB	Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds, ESG	Sep 22, 2020	0.12%	0.89%	—	4.63%	33
VCIT	Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Nov 19, 2009	0.03%	0.70%	2.91%	4.78%	38
VCLT	Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Nov 19, 2009	0.03%	2.21%	2.34%	5.48%	24
VCRB	Vanguard Core Bond ETF	Intermediate Core Bond	Dec 14, 2023	0.10%	1.15%	—	4.57%	40
VCRM	Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF	Municipal Bonds	Nov 21, 2024	0.12%	2.39%	—	3.62%	80
VCSH	Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Nov 19, 2009	0.04%	0.89%	2.67%	4.44%	74
VEMY	Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo...	Emerging Markets Bonds	Dec 12, 2022	0.58%	6.30%	—	8.21%	91
VETZ	Academy Veteran Bond ETF	Mortgage Backed Securities	Aug 1, 2023	0.35%	1.57%	—	6.11%	44
VGHY	Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF	High Yield Bonds	Sep 16, 2025	0.22%	1.68%	—	3.97%	—
VGIT	Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF	Government Bonds	Nov 19, 2009	0.03%	0.02%	1.18%	3.85%	24
VGLT	Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Nov 19, 2009	0.03%	1.75%	-1.08%	4.51%	17
VGMS	Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF	Multisector Bonds	Jun 9, 2025	0.30%	1.67%	—	5.13%	69
VGSH	Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF	Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond	Nov 19, 2009	0.03%	0.60%	1.71%	3.87%	82
VGUS	Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF	Ultrashort Bond, Government Bonds	Feb 7, 2025	0.07%	1.62%	—	3.60%	100
VGVT	Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF	Intermediate Core Bond	Jul 7, 2025	0.10%	0.62%	—	3.97%	—
VMBS	Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF	Mortgage Backed Securities	Nov 19, 2009	0.04%	1.39%	1.40%	4.15%	47
VMSB	Voya Multi-Sector Income ETF	Multisector Bonds	Dec 2, 2025	0.45%	1.17%	—	2.34%	—
VNLA	Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF	Ultrashort Bond	Nov 16, 2016	0.23%	1.70%	—	4.77%	99
VPLS	Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF	Intermediate Core-Plus Bond	Dec 7, 2023	0.20%	1.32%	—	4.73%	45

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
SGOV	iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF	100	95.28B	May 2020
TBLL	Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF	100	2.58B	Jan 2017
BIL	SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF	100	46.54B	May 2007
VBIL	Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF	100	8.40B	Feb 2025
BILZ	PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade...	100	1.09B	Jun 2023

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.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
TMV	Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bear 3X	18.85%	169.92M	Apr 2009
TTT	UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury	16.78%	16.74M	Mar 2012
TBT	ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury	15.08%	309.41M	Apr 2008
TYO	Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X	12.28%	12.09M	Apr 2009
TBF	ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury	9.80%	103.81M	Aug 2009

Lowest-Cost Bond ETFs

The top Bond ETFs is SPBO (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
SPBO	SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF	0.03%	1.99B	Apr 2011
SMBS	Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF	0.03%	—	Nov 2024
XONE	BondBloxx Bloomberg One Year Target Duration US Tr...	0.03%	758.60M	Sep 2022
SCHQ	Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF	0.03%	760.90M	Oct 2019
SPTB	State Street SPDR Portfolio Treasury ETF	0.03%	281.41M	May 2024

Highest-Yield Bond ETFs

The top Bond ETFs is LIFT (31.03%). 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
LIFT	LifeX 2028 Income Bucket ETF	31.03%	—	Sep 2025
BCKT	LifeX 2030 Income Bucket ETF	17.93%	—	Sep 2025
TLTX	Global X Treasury Bond Enhanced Income ETF	17.11%	—	Jul 2025
CUSD	CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration ETF	14.03%	14.84M	Sep 2021
LFAI	LifeX 2050 Longevity Income ETF	13.36%	—	Jan 2024

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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