The Best Intermediate Core Bond ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Intermediate Core Bond ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 62
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.31%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.14%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.49%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 36 / 100
The Best Intermediate Core Bond ETFs
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10 Year UCITS ETF GBP ... | Intermediate Core Bond | Mar 28, 2024 | 0.10% | -1.04% | — | 4.32% | 24 | ||||||||
| iShares US Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Di... | Intermediate Core Bond, Total Bond Market | Apr 10, 2018 | 0.30% | -0.02% | — | 3.86% | 32 |
Best Intermediate Core Bond ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Intermediate Core Bond ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are USDX (95) and JUCY (75).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 95 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 75 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 72 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 65 | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 58 | 10.78M | Feb 2022 |
Best-Performing Intermediate Core Bond ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Intermediate Core Bond ETFs is PIFI (1.00%).
Across the lineup, Intermediate Core Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.49% and an average 5-year return of 0.16%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 1.00% | 101.28M | Oct 2020 | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 0.66% | 301.68M | Apr 2018 | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 0.57% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | |
| VictoryShares Core Intermediate Bond ETF | 0.50% | 2.62B | Oct 2017 | |
| Nuveen Enhanced Yield U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.42% | 93.75M | Sep 2016 |
Lowest-Cost Intermediate Core Bond ETFs
The top Intermediate Core Bond ETFs is VTG (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.31%, Intermediate Core Bond 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 Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 96.10M | Jul 2025 | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.00B | Apr 2007 | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.11B | Dec 2018 | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 462.58M | Jun 2023 | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 540.97M | Jul 2022 |
Highest-Yield Intermediate Core Bond ETFs
The top Intermediate Core Bond ETFs is PCRB (9.83%).
Across the lineup, Intermediate Core Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.14%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 9.83% | 6.93M | Jan 2023 | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 8.29% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | 7.56% | 493.82M | Feb 2022 | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 7.02% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 5.88% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 |
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