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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
3.17%
Median Risk/Return Score
29 / 100
The Best Investment Grade Bonds ETFs

36 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETFShort-Term Bond, Investment Grade Bonds, Actively ManagedJun 20, 20250.23%
-0.06%
3.73%
46
NYLI Investment Grade CLO ETFCLO, Investment Grade BondsMay 6, 20260.25%0.59%
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETFCorporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsSep 20, 20100.20%
-0.56%
2.44%
4.95%
29
Calvert Ultra-Short Investment Grade ETFUltrashort Bond, Investment Grade BondsJan 30, 20230.24%
2.03%
4.30%
99
iShares Euro Investment Grade Corporate Bond USD H...European Corporate Bonds, Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsNov 4, 20250.18%
1.01%
1.86%
FlexShares ESG & Climate Investment Grade Corporat...Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsSep 20, 20210.12%
-1.06%
4.83%
24
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETFIntermediate Core Bond, Investment Grade BondsMar 2, 20210.36%
-0.83%
4.15%
25
First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade...Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsAug 1, 20230.65%
-1.45%
5.06%
23
Franklin Liberty Investment Grade Corporate ETFCorporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsOct 3, 20160.35%
-0.87%
4.75%
24
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Float...Ultrashort Bond, Investment Grade BondsNov 30, 20110.15%
2.32%
3.04%
4.44%
99
Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETFIntermediate Core Bond, Investment Grade BondsMar 2, 20210.36%
0.00%
4.48%
41
First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corp...Short-Term Bond, Investment Grade BondsNov 17, 20210.55%
0.19%
4.85%
56
First Trust Core Investment Grade ETFIntermediate Core Bond, Investment Grade BondsNov 7, 20230.55%
-0.60%
5.45%
34
Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bo...Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsJun 6, 20170.14%
-0.59%
4.70%
28
Goldman Sachs Corporate Bond ETFCorporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds, Actively ManagedJun 24, 20250.29%
-0.74%
4.23%
29
Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate 1-...Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsJul 7, 20200.14%4.00%
Global X Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETFCorporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsJun 16, 20250.14%
-1.11%
6.44%
24
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETFCorporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsApr 18, 20180.26%1.27%
iShares Investment Grade Bond Factor ETFCorporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsJul 11, 20170.18%
-0.66%
5.15%
28
ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate HedgedCorporate Bonds, Investment Grade BondsNov 5, 20130.30%
1.79%
4.60%
5.14%
54

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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 VRIG (99) and FLRN (99). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

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 3.17% and an average 5-year return of 1.05%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

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.

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.

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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