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.
Bank Loan ETFs and funds invest primarily in senior secured, floating-rate loans made to corporations, often below investment grade. Their floating coupons can reduce interest-rate sensitivity, while credit risk, liquidity risk, and borrower defaults remain important considerations.
- Number of ETFs
- 15
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.58%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 6.33%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.01%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 79 / 100
The Best Bank Loan ETFs
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA Clarington Loomis Floating Rate Income Fund | Bank Loan, High Yield Bonds | Dec 11, 2013 | 0.93% | 1.18% | — | 6.95% | 23 |
Best Bank Loan ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Bank Loan ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SEIX (96) and PFRL (94).
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 | 96 | 250.00M | Apr 2019 | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | 94 | 121.61M | May 2022 | |
| Pacer Aristotle Pacific Floating Rate High Income ... | 90 | 652.88M | Feb 2015 | |
| Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF | 86 | 154.00M | Feb 2024 | |
| T. Rowe Price Floating Rate ETF | 83 | 670.05M | Nov 2022 |
Best-Performing Bank Loan ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Bank Loan ETFs is FLRT (6.04%).
Across the lineup, Bank Loan ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.01% and an average 5-year return of 5.45%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Aristotle Pacific Floating Rate High Income ... | 6.04% | 652.88M | Feb 2015 | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 5.77% | 250.00M | Apr 2019 | |
| Invesco Senior Loan ETF | 5.27% | 7.10B | Mar 2011 | |
| State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | 4.70% | 5.31B | 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 | |
| Polen Floating Rate Income ETF | 0.49% | 10.22M | Jun 2022 | |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF | 0.55% | 53.61M | Oct 2022 |
Highest-Yield Bank Loan ETFs
The top Bank Loan ETFs is PCFI (9.58%).
Across the lineup, Bank Loan ETFs show an average dividend yield of 6.33%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polen Floating Rate Income ETF | 9.58% | 10.22M | Jun 2022 | |
| PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund | 8.33% | 574.01M | Jun 2022 | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | 7.47% | 222.10M | Jun 2013 | |
| State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | 7.41% | 5.31B | Apr 2013 | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 7.16% | 250.00M | Apr 2019 |
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