The Best Inverse Bonds ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Inverse Bonds ETFs.
Inverse Bond ETFs and funds seek to rise when a specified bond index or bond market segment falls, typically through derivatives. Many reset their exposure daily, so returns over longer periods can differ substantially from the simple inverse of the benchmark because of compounding.
- Number of ETFs
- 6
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.87%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 3.70%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 6.76%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 29 / 100
The Best Inverse Bonds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Inverse Bonds, Nontraditional Bonds | May 10, 2021 | 0.50% | 11.17% | — | 7.78% | 17 | ||||||||
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | Inverse Bonds, Leveraged Bonds | Apr 29, 2008 | 0.95% | 7.47% | 3.04% | 2.79% | 35 | ||||||||
| ProShares Short High Yield | Inverse Bonds | Mar 21, 2011 | 0.95% | 0.84% | -3.48% | 3.60% | 12 | ||||||||
| ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury | Inverse Bonds | Aug 20, 2009 | 0.94% | 6.37% | 3.62% | 2.67% | 32 | ||||||||
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | Inverse Bonds, Leveraged Bonds | Apr 29, 2008 | 0.93% | 10.43% | 3.75% | 2.54% | 26 | ||||||||
| ProShares Short 7-10 Year Treasury | Inverse Bonds | Apr 4, 2011 | 0.95% | 4.60% | 2.28% | 2.84% | 48 |
Best Inverse Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Inverse Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are TBX (48) and PST (35).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short 7-10 Year Treasury | 48 | 20.91M | Apr 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 35 | 10.62M | Apr 2008 | |
| ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury | 32 | 105.18M | Aug 2009 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 26 | 317.44M | Apr 2008 | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 17 | 182.81M | May 2021 |
Best-Performing Inverse Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Inverse Bonds ETFs is PFIX (23.80%).
Across the lineup, Inverse Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 6.76% and an average 5-year return of 12.61%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 23.80% | 182.81M | May 2021 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 21.15% | 317.44M | Apr 2008 | |
| ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury | 12.77% | 105.18M | Aug 2009 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 11.21% | 10.62M | Apr 2008 | |
| ProShares Short 7-10 Year Treasury | 7.00% | 20.91M | Apr 2011 |
Lowest-Cost Inverse Bonds ETFs
The top Inverse Bonds ETFs is PFIX (0.50%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.87%, Inverse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 0.50% | 182.81M | May 2021 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 0.93% | 317.44M | Apr 2008 | |
| ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury | 0.94% | 105.18M | Aug 2009 | |
| ProShares Short High Yield | 0.95% | 47.96M | Mar 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 0.95% | 10.62M | Apr 2008 |
Highest-Yield Inverse Bonds ETFs
The top Inverse Bonds ETFs is PFIX (7.78%).
Across the lineup, Inverse Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.70%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 7.78% | 182.81M | May 2021 | |
| ProShares Short High Yield | 3.60% | 47.96M | Mar 2011 | |
| ProShares Short 7-10 Year Treasury | 2.84% | 20.91M | Apr 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 2.79% | 10.62M | Apr 2008 | |
| ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury | 2.67% | 105.18M | Aug 2009 |
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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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