The Best Corporate Bonds ETFs

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

Corporate bond ETFs invest in a diversified portfolio of bonds issued by corporations. Companies issue these bonds to raise capital and may have different maturities and credit ratings. Corporate bond ETFs can be used to gain exposure to the corporate bond market as part of a diversified investment portfolio. They offer higher yields than government bond ETFs and can be used as income-generating investments. However, they tend to be more volatile and sensitive to credit and interest rate risk than government bonds.

Number of ETFs: 119
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.18%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.19%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 5.11%
Median Risk/Return Score: 44 / 100

119 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
LDRC	iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF	Short-Term Bond, Corporate Bonds	Nov 7, 2024	0.10%	0.80%	—	4.22%	75
LKOR	FlexShares Credit-Scored U.S. Long Corporate Bond ...	Corporate Bonds	Sep 24, 2015	0.22%	0.31%	2.42%	5.74%	23
LQD	iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ET...	Corporate Bonds	Jul 26, 2002	0.15%	0.04%	2.49%	4.59%	29
LQDB	iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	May 18, 2021	0.15%	0.45%	—	4.72%	40
LQDH	iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	May 27, 2014	0.25%	2.19%	4.63%	5.96%	82
LQDW	iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite S...	Corporate Bonds	Aug 18, 2022	0.34%	0.90%	—	12.62%	53
MBBB	VanEck Moody's Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Dec 1, 2020	0.25%	0.05%	—	5.09%	33
MIG	VanEck Moody's Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Dec 1, 2020	0.20%	0.08%	—	4.79%	33
MILK	Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Dec 17, 2024	0.49%	1.77%	—	7.07%	49
MYCF	State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds, Short-Term Bond	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	1.68%	—	4.40%	99
MYCG	State Street My2027 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds, Short-Term Bond	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	1.27%	—	4.29%	98
MYCH	State Street My2028 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds, Short-Term Bond	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	0.60%	—	4.40%	88
MYCI	State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds, Intermediate Core Bond	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	0.24%	—	4.58%	65
MYCJ	State Street My2030 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	-0.05%	—	4.67%	53
MYCK	State Street My2031 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	-0.06%	—	4.57%	49
MYCL	State Street My2032 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	-0.14%	—	4.67%	44
MYCM	State Street My2033 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	0.02%	—	4.76%	46
MYCN	State Street My2034 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Sep 23, 2024	0.15%	-0.02%	—	5.02%	42
MYCO	SPDR SSGA My2035 Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Sep 16, 2025	0.15%	-0.33%	—	3.40%	—
OVT	Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds	Jan 14, 2021	0.80%	1.88%	—	8.23%	82

Best Corporate Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Corporate Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are IBDR (99) and BSCQ (99). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
IBDR	iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF	99	3.56B	Sep 2016
BSCQ	Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF	99	3.79B	Sep 2016
MYCF	State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF	99	44.99M	Sep 2024
FLRN	SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ...	99	2.92B	Nov 2011
FLTR	VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF	99	2.77B	Apr 2011

Best-Performing Corporate Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Corporate Bonds ETFs is LQDH (5.26%). Across the lineup, Corporate Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 5.11% and an average 5-year return of 1.35%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
LQDH	iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF	5.26%	521.27M	May 2014
IGBH	iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate B...	5.25%	194.47M	Jul 2015
IGHG	ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged	5.21%	307.49M	Nov 2013
FLTR	VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF	4.50%	2.77B	Apr 2011
FLOT	iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF	4.20%	9.56B	Jun 2011

Lowest-Cost Corporate Bonds ETFs

The top Corporate Bonds ETFs is SPBO (0.03%). With an average expense ratio of 0.18%, Corporate Bonds 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%	1.96B	Apr 2011
VCIT	Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF	0.03%	68.10B	Nov 2009
VTC	Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF	0.04%	1.70B	Nov 2017
USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ...	0.04%	17.28B	Jan 2007
VCLT	Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF	0.04%	8.60B	Nov 2009

Highest-Yield Corporate Bonds ETFs

The top Corporate Bonds ETFs is LQDW (12.62%). Across the lineup, Corporate Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.19%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
LQDW	iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite S...	12.62%	269.57M	Aug 2022
OVT	Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF	8.23%	49.77M	Jan 2021
MILK	Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF	7.07%	—	Dec 2024
IBHF	iShares iBonds 2026 Term High Yield and Income ETF	6.55%	902.40M	Nov 2020
LQDH	iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF	5.96%	521.27M	May 2014

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