The Best Investment Grade Bonds ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Investment Grade Bonds ETFs.
Investment Grade Bond ETFs and funds invest primarily in bonds rated investment grade by recognized credit-rating agencies. They generally have lower expected default risk than high-yield bonds, while remaining exposed to interest-rate changes, duration, issuer credit spreads, and inflation.
- Number of ETFs
- 43
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.23%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.51%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 2.94%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 27 / 100
The Best Investment Grade Bonds ETFs
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Best Investment Grade Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Investment Grade Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are BILS (100) and VRIG (99).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 3.90B | Sep 2020 | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF | 99 | 1.83B | Sep 2016 | |
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Float... | 99 | 3.09B | Nov 2011 | |
| Calvert Ultra-Short Investment Grade ETF | 99 | 220.07M | Jan 2023 | |
| F/M 2-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 91 | 18.09M | Jan 2024 |
Best-Performing Investment Grade Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Investment Grade Bonds ETFs is IGHG (5.43%).
Across the lineup, Investment Grade Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 2.94% and an average 5-year return of 0.97%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged | 5.43% | 329.71M | Nov 2013 | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF | 4.55% | 1.83B | Sep 2016 | |
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Float... | 4.32% | 3.09B | Nov 2011 | |
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.43% | 3.90B | Sep 2020 | |
| iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E... | 2.59% | 2.38B | Oct 2013 |
Lowest-Cost Investment Grade Bonds ETFs
The top Investment Grade Bonds ETFs is SCHJ (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.23%, Investment Grade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 848.73M | Oct 2019 | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | 17.32B | Jan 2007 | |
| iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E... | 0.04% | 23.24B | Jan 2007 | |
| iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | 18.59B | Jan 2007 | |
| iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E... | 0.06% | 2.38B | Oct 2013 |
Highest-Yield Investment Grade Bonds ETFs
The top Investment Grade Bonds ETFs is LQDW (11.85%).
Across the lineup, Investment Grade Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.51%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite S... | 11.85% | 318.20M | Aug 2022 | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 9.27% | 273.02M | Feb 2025 | |
| Global X Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 6.41% | 169.64M | Jun 2025 | |
| VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF | 6.21% | 186.65M | Sep 2024 | |
| First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF | 5.42% | 2.54B | Nov 2023 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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