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The Best Bank Loan ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Bank Loan ETFs.

Number of ETFs
13
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.58%
Avg. Dividend Yield
6.00%
Avg. 1 Year Return
4.81%
Median Risk/Return Score
73 / 100
The Best Bank Loan ETFs

13 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Invesco Senior Loan ETFBank LoanMar 3, 20110.65%
-0.33%
4.27%
6.61%
40
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETFBank LoanOct 4, 20220.55%
1.20%
6.36%
53
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETFBank LoanFeb 6, 20240.60%
1.20%
6.93%
71
John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETFBank LoanAug 20, 20250.59%
0.83%
4.31%
PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded FundBank LoanJun 8, 20220.62%
1.81%
8.14%
74
SPDR S&P Leveraged Loan ETFBank LoanNov 17, 20250.40%
0.84%
3.72%
Regan Floating Rate MBS ETFBank LoanFeb 27, 20240.49%
2.06%
4.47%
77
PGIM Floating Rate Income ETFBank LoanMay 17, 20220.72%
2.27%
6.81%
93
Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETFBank LoanApr 23, 20190.57%
2.15%
7.26%
94
TCW Senior Loan ETFBank LoanJun 28, 20130.65%
1.63%
7.54%
33
State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETFBank Loan, High Yield BondsApr 3, 20130.70%
0.23%
4.54%
7.53%
43
T. Rowe Price Floating Rate ETFBank LoanNov 16, 20220.60%
1.16%
6.74%
76
iShares Broad USD Floating Rate Loan ETFBank LoanMar 3, 20260.43%1.55%

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Best Bank Loan ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Bank Loan ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SEIX (94) and PFRL (93). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF
94
254.35MApr 2019
PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF
93
116.68MMay 2022
Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF
77
154.00MFeb 2024
T. Rowe Price Floating Rate ETF
76
625.68MNov 2022
PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund
74
534.72MJun 2022

Best-Performing Bank Loan ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Bank Loan ETFs is SEIX (5.72%). Across the lineup, Bank Loan ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.81% and an average 5-year return of 5.07%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF
5.72%
254.35MApr 2019
Invesco Senior Loan ETF
5.08%
7.22BMar 2011
State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF
4.42%
5.24BApr 2013

Lowest-Cost Bank Loan ETFs

The top Bank Loan ETFs is LVLN (0.40%). With an average expense ratio of 0.58%, Bank Loan ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
SPDR S&P Leveraged Loan ETF0.40%44.48MNov 2025
iShares Broad USD Floating Rate Loan ETF0.43%Mar 2026
Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF0.49%154.00MFeb 2024
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF0.55%53.61MOct 2022
Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF0.57%254.35MApr 2019

Highest-Yield Bank Loan ETFs

The top Bank Loan ETFs is LONZ (8.14%). Across the lineup, Bank Loan ETFs show an average dividend yield of 6.00%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund8.14%534.72MJun 2022
TCW Senior Loan ETF7.54%327.02MJun 2013
State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF7.53%5.24BApr 2013
Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF7.26%254.35MApr 2019
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETF6.93%1.36BFeb 2024

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