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
- 14
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.58%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 6.32%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.39%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 75 / 100
The Best Bank Loan ETFs
14 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% | 0.26% | 4.23% | 6.57% | 46 | ||||||||
| BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Oct 4, 2022 | 0.55% | 1.12% | — | 6.33% | 46 | ||||||||
| Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETF | Bank Loan | Feb 6, 2024 | 0.60% | 1.73% | — | 6.83% | 75 | ||||||||
| John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Aug 20, 2025 | 0.59% | 1.07% | — | 4.30% | — | ||||||||
| PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund | Bank Loan | Jun 8, 2022 | 0.62% | 2.29% | — | 8.34% | 78 | ||||||||
| SPDR S&P Leveraged Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Nov 17, 2025 | 0.40% | 1.40% | — | 4.32% | — | ||||||||
| Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF | Bank Loan | Feb 27, 2024 | 0.49% | 2.07% | — | 4.47% | 85 | ||||||||
| Polen Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | Jun 30, 2022 | 0.49% | 1.09% | — | 9.58% | 8 | ||||||||
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | May 17, 2022 | 0.72% | 2.66% | — | 6.67% | 93 | ||||||||
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Apr 23, 2019 | 0.57% | 2.51% | — | 7.24% | 95 | ||||||||
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Jun 28, 2013 | 0.65% | 2.18% | — | 7.50% | 33 | ||||||||
| State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan, High Yield Bonds | Apr 3, 2013 | 0.70% | 1.08% | 4.55% | 7.42% | 52 | ||||||||
| T. Rowe Price Floating Rate ETF | Bank Loan | Nov 16, 2022 | 0.60% | 1.60% | — | 6.71% | 79 | ||||||||
| iShares Broad USD Floating Rate Loan ETF | Bank Loan | Mar 3, 2026 | 0.43% | — | — | 2.14% | — |
Best Bank Loan ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Bank Loan ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SEIX (95) 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 | 95 | 250.40M | Apr 2019 | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | 93 | 117.40M | May 2022 | |
| Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF | 85 | 154.00M | Feb 2024 | |
| T. Rowe Price Floating Rate ETF | 79 | 652.38M | Nov 2022 | |
| PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund | 78 | 534.72M | Jun 2022 |
Best-Performing Bank Loan ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Bank Loan ETFs is SEIX (5.69%).
Across the lineup, Bank Loan ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.39% and an average 5-year return of 5.19%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 5.69% | 250.40M | Apr 2019 | |
| Invesco Senior Loan ETF | 5.25% | 7.17B | Mar 2011 | |
| State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | 4.62% | 5.19B | 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% | 53.39M | 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 6.32%, 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 | 8.34% | 534.72M | Jun 2022 | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | 7.50% | 327.02M | Jun 2013 | |
| State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | 7.42% | 5.19B | Apr 2013 | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 7.24% | 250.40M | Apr 2019 |
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