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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
18
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.29%
Avg. Dividend Yield
3.56%
Avg. 1 Year Return
2.93%
Median Risk/Return Score
32 / 100
The Best Global Bonds ETFs

31 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD...Global BondsOct 9, 20190.10%
0.38%
0.00%
33
SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETFGlobal BondsJan 26, 20180.10%
2.10%
3.11%
31
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (EUR Hedg...Global BondsJun 18, 20190.10%
-0.94%
3.60%
13
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF EUR Hedge...Global BondsJun 18, 20190.10%
-1.26%
0.00%
11
Xtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF 5...Global BondsMar 6, 20140.10%
-0.91%
-0.63%
0.00%
13
Xtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF 1...Global BondsMar 6, 20140.10%
1.32%
-0.33%
2.98%
24
Xtrackers Global Government Bond UCITS ETF 5CGlobal BondsAug 14, 20130.20%
0.88%
-1.24%
0.00%
16
Xtrackers II ESG Global Government Bond UCITS ETFGlobal BondsJun 15, 20220.20%
0.93%
0.00%
17
Xtrackers Global Government Bond UCITS ETF EUR hed...Global BondsNov 22, 20110.25%
-1.38%
-1.21%
2.74%
9
Xtrackers II ESG Global Government Bond UCITS ETF ...Global BondsDec 7, 20210.25%
-1.07%
2.54%
9
Xtrackers II ESG Global Government Bond UCITS ETFGlobal BondsDec 7, 20210.20%
0.90%
2.56%
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Best Global Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Global Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are AVGB (52) and BGRN (46). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
Avantis Credit ETF
52
20.40MApr 2025
iShares USD Green Bond ETF
46
498.88MNov 2018
Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF
43
34.88MDec 2024
VanEck Green Bond ETF
41
182.87MMar 2017
Dimensional Global Credit ETF
37
1.09BNov 2023

Best-Performing Global Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Global Bonds ETFs is JPIB (2.76%). Across the lineup, Global Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 2.93% and an average 5-year return of 0.75%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF
2.76%
2.08BApr 2017
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
0.91%
10.67BNov 2015
SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF
0.90%
455.66MDec 2019
VanEck Green Bond ETF
0.54%
182.87MMar 2017
iShares USD Green Bond ETF
0.18%
498.88MNov 2018

Lowest-Cost Global Bonds ETFs

The top Global Bonds ETFs is BNDW (0.05%). With an average expense ratio of 0.29%, 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%10.67BNov 2015
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF0.07%123.30BMay 2013
Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF0.08%3.87BSep 2025
Avantis Credit ETF0.19%20.40MApr 2025

Highest-Yield Global Bonds ETFs

The top Global Bonds ETFs is JPIB (4.96%). Across the lineup, Global Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.56%, 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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