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
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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.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 52 | 20.40M | Apr 2025 | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 46 | 498.88M | Nov 2018 | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 43 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 41 | 182.87M | Mar 2017 | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 37 | 1.09B | Nov 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.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 2.76% | 2.08B | Apr 2017 | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.91% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | |
| SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | 0.90% | 455.66M | Dec 2019 | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 0.54% | 182.87M | Mar 2017 | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.18% | 498.88M | Nov 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.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 123.30B | May 2013 | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.87B | Sep 2025 | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 20.40M | Apr 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.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 4.96% | 2.08B | Apr 2017 | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 4.53% | 123.30B | May 2013 | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.52% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 4.44% | 3.34B | Nov 2023 | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 4.40% | 182.87M | Mar 2017 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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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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