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The Best Global Bonds ETFs

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

Global Bonds ETFs and funds invest in fixed-income securities issued around the world, including both U.S. and international government and corporate bonds. They provide diversified exposure to global interest-rate and credit markets, which can reduce reliance on any single country's economy, though returns may be affected by currency fluctuations unless the fund is hedged.

Number of ETFs
17
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.28%
Avg. Dividend Yield
3.55%
Avg. 1 Year Return
4.10%
Median Risk/Return Score
34 / 100
The Best Global Bonds ETFs

17 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Avantis Credit ETFGlobal BondsApr 15, 20250.19%
0.98%
4.00%
54
iShares USD Green Bond ETFGlobal BondsNov 13, 20180.20%
0.75%
4.27%
49
Vanguard Total World Bond ETFGlobal BondsSep 4, 20180.05%
0.92%
4.19%
28
Vanguard Total International Bond ETFGlobal BondsMay 31, 20130.07%
1.21%
1.74%
4.46%
18
Capital Group International Bond ETF (USD-Hedged)Global BondsJun 25, 20240.45%
1.13%
4.23%
22
Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETFGlobal BondsNov 7, 20230.22%
1.71%
3.62%
37
Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETFGlobal BondsNov 7, 20230.20%
1.63%
2.73%
23
Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETFGlobal BondsNov 15, 20220.24%
1.46%
3.59%
32
Dimensional Global Credit ETFGlobal BondsNov 7, 20230.20%
1.66%
3.21%
40
Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETFMultisector Bonds, Global BondsDec 19, 20240.87%
0.62%
4.26%
45
iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E...Global Bonds, Government Bonds, Actively ManagedJun 25, 20250.39%
2.92%
0.00%
VanEck Green Bond ETFGlobal BondsMar 3, 20170.20%
0.76%
4.23%
46
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETFGlobal BondsNov 10, 20150.07%
1.64%
2.22%
3.63%
26
JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETFGlobal BondsApr 5, 20170.50%
1.16%
5.00%
39
Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETFGlobal BondsSep 23, 20250.08%
1.21%
1.66%
SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETFGlobal BondsDec 30, 20190.50%
0.23%
4.23%
28
T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETFMultisector Bonds, Global BondsNov 19, 20250.37%
1.77%
3.06%

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Best Global Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Global Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are AVGB (54) and BGRN (49). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
Avantis Credit ETF
54
12.70MApr 2025
iShares USD Green Bond ETF
49
485.15MNov 2018
VanEck Green Bond ETF
46
182.82MMar 2017
Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF
45
34.88MDec 2024
Dimensional Global Credit ETF
40
1.06BNov 2023

Best-Performing Global Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Global Bonds ETFs is JPIB (2.89%). Across the lineup, Global Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.10% and an average 5-year return of 1.00%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF
2.89%
2.03BApr 2017
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
1.18%
10.73BNov 2015
SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF
0.96%
455.66MDec 2019
VanEck Green Bond ETF
0.77%
182.82MMar 2017
iShares USD Green Bond ETF
0.54%
485.15MNov 2018

Lowest-Cost Global Bonds ETFs

The top Global Bonds ETFs is BNDW (0.05%). With an average expense ratio of 0.28%, Global Bonds ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF0.05%1.90BSep 2018
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF0.07%10.73BNov 2015
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF0.07%122.00BMay 2013
Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF0.08%3.86BSep 2025
Avantis Credit ETF0.19%12.70MApr 2025

Highest-Yield Global Bonds ETFs

The top Global Bonds ETFs is JPIB (5.00%). Across the lineup, Global Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.55%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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