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
| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Mar 3, 2011 | 0.65% | -0.33% | 4.27% | 6.61% | 40 | ||||||||
| BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Oct 4, 2022 | 0.55% | 1.20% | — | 6.36% | 53 | ||||||||
| Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETF | Bank Loan | Feb 6, 2024 | 0.60% | 1.20% | — | 6.93% | 71 | ||||||||
| John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Aug 20, 2025 | 0.59% | 0.83% | — | 4.31% | — | ||||||||
| PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund | Bank Loan | Jun 8, 2022 | 0.62% | 1.81% | — | 8.14% | 74 | ||||||||
| SPDR S&P Leveraged Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Nov 17, 2025 | 0.40% | 0.84% | — | 3.72% | — | ||||||||
| Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF | Bank Loan | Feb 27, 2024 | 0.49% | 2.06% | — | 4.47% | 77 | ||||||||
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | May 17, 2022 | 0.72% | 2.27% | — | 6.81% | 93 | ||||||||
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Apr 23, 2019 | 0.57% | 2.15% | — | 7.26% | 94 | ||||||||
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Jun 28, 2013 | 0.65% | 1.63% | — | 7.54% | 33 | ||||||||
| State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan, High Yield Bonds | Apr 3, 2013 | 0.70% | 0.23% | 4.54% | 7.53% | 43 | ||||||||
| T. Rowe Price Floating Rate ETF | Bank Loan | Nov 16, 2022 | 0.60% | 1.16% | — | 6.74% | 76 | ||||||||
| iShares Broad USD Floating Rate Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Mar 3, 2026 | 0.43% | — | — | 1.55% | — |
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.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 94 | 254.35M | Apr 2019 | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | 93 | 116.68M | May 2022 | |
| Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF | 77 | 154.00M | Feb 2024 | |
| T. Rowe Price Floating Rate ETF | 76 | 625.68M | Nov 2022 | |
| PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund | 74 | 534.72M | Jun 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.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 5.72% | 254.35M | Apr 2019 | |
| Invesco Senior Loan ETF | 5.08% | 7.22B | Mar 2011 | |
| State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | 4.42% | 5.24B | Apr 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.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Leveraged Loan ETF | 0.40% | 44.48M | Nov 2025 | |
| iShares Broad USD Floating Rate Loan ETF | 0.43% | — | Mar 2026 | |
| Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF | 0.49% | 154.00M | Feb 2024 | |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF | 0.55% | 53.61M | Oct 2022 | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 0.57% | 254.35M | Apr 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.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund | 8.14% | 534.72M | Jun 2022 | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | 7.54% | 327.02M | Jun 2013 | |
| State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | 7.53% | 5.24B | Apr 2013 | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 7.26% | 254.35M | Apr 2019 | |
| Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETF | 6.93% | 1.36B | Feb 2024 |
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