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: 36
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.24%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.63%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 3.29%
Median Risk/Return Score: 33 / 100

16 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
CACB.TO	CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jan 16, 2019	0.40%	0.93%	—	4.47%	46
CFRN.TO	CIBC Active Investment Grade Floating Rate Bond ET...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jan 22, 2019	—	1.46%	—	3.16%	94
CRED.TO	CI Alternative Investment Grade Credit Fund	Investment Grade Bonds, Long-Short, Nontraditional Bonds, Actively Managed	Jan 23, 2020	1.94%	1.05%	—	2.97%	71
ESGB.TO	BMO ESG Corporate Bond Index ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds, ESG	Jan 15, 2020	0.17%	0.94%	—	4.03%	38
ESGF.TO	BMO ESG US Corporate Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds, ESG	Jan 15, 2020	0.23%	-1.95%	—	4.47%	13
FIG.TO	CI Investment Grade Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Dec 7, 2017	—	1.08%	2.20%	4.08%	38
HFR.TO	Global X Active Ultra-Short Term Investment Grade ...	Ultrashort Bond, Investment Grade Bonds	Dec 10, 2010	0.46%	1.57%	3.25%	3.63%	96
IGB.TO	Purpose Global Bond Class	Global Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds, Actively Managed	Dec 18, 2013	0.55%	-0.32%	—	4.86%	25
IGCF.TO	PIMCO Investment Grade Credit Fund (Canada)	Global Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds, Actively Managed	Sep 29, 2017	0.83%	-1.65%	—	3.07%	17
PMNT.TO	PIMCO Global Short Maturity Fund (Canada)	Ultrashort Bond, Global Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds, Actively Managed	Feb 1, 2019	0.39%	1.64%	—	4.38%	77
PSB.TO	Invesco 1-5 Year Laddered Investment Grade Corpora...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jun 15, 2011	0.28%	1.43%	2.68%	3.21%	63
RATE.TO	Arrow EC Income Advantage Alternative Fund	Investment Grade Bonds, Corporate Bonds, Nontraditional Bonds	Jun 15, 2021	—	1.47%	—	4.64%	72
ZIC.TO	BMO Mid-Term US Investment Grade Corporate Bond In...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Mar 19, 2013	0.25%	1.55%	3.15%	4.37%	44
ZMU.TO	BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Hedged to CAD In...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Mar 20, 2013	0.28%	-1.92%	1.57%	4.55%	16
ZQB.TO	BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Feb 5, 2020	0.11%	1.14%	—	3.94%	64
ZSU.TO	BMO Short-Term US IG Corporate Bond Hedged to CAD ...	Short-Term Bond, Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Feb 10, 2014	0.28%	-0.50%	1.59%	4.32%	25

Best Investment Grade Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Investment Grade Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are VRIG (99) and FLRN (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
VRIG	Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF	99	1.77B	Sep 2016
FLRN	State Street SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Float...	99	3.11B	Nov 2011
CVSB	Calvert Ultra-Short Investment Grade ETF	99	215.48M	Jan 2023
ZTWO	F/M 2-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	94	18.15M	Jan 2024
SLQD	iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	91	2.37B	Oct 2013

Best-Performing Investment Grade Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Investment Grade Bonds ETFs is IGHG (5.24%). Across the lineup, Investment Grade Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 3.29% and an average 5-year return of 1.06%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
IGHG	ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged	5.24%	323.29M	Nov 2013
VRIG	Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF	4.53%	1.77B	Sep 2016
FLRN	State Street SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Float...	4.28%	3.11B	Nov 2011
SLQD	iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	2.52%	2.37B	Oct 2013
IGSB	iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	2.38%	22.96B	Jan 2007

Lowest-Cost Investment Grade Bonds ETFs

The top Investment Grade Bonds ETFs is USIG (0.04%). With an average expense ratio of 0.24%, 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
USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ...	0.04%	17.39B	Jan 2007
IGSB	iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	0.04%	22.96B	Jan 2007
IGIB	iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ...	0.04%	18.53B	Jan 2007
SLQD	iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	0.06%	2.37B	Oct 2013
IGLB	iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	0.06%	2.63B	Dec 2009

Highest-Yield Investment Grade Bonds ETFs

The top Investment Grade Bonds ETFs is LQDW (12.34%). Across the lineup, Investment Grade Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.63%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
LQDW	iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite S...	12.34%	269.48M	Aug 2022
LQTI	FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF	9.34%	286.38M	Feb 2025
GXIG	Global X Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	6.44%	171.45M	Jun 2025
FTCB	First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF	5.45%	2.55B	Nov 2023
IGLB	iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	5.44%	2.63B	Dec 2009

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