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

43 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
GSIG	Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate 1-...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jul 7, 2020	0.14%	—	—	3.60%	—
GXIG	Global X Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jun 16, 2025	0.14%	-0.34%	—	6.41%	18
IG	Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Apr 18, 2018	0.26%	—	—	0.00%	—
IGEB	iShares Investment Grade Bond Factor ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jul 11, 2017	0.18%	0.18%	—	5.14%	25
IGHG	ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Nov 5, 2013	0.30%	2.49%	4.76%	5.10%	64
IGIB	iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jan 5, 2007	0.04%	0.10%	2.90%	4.90%	27
IGLB	iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Dec 8, 2009	0.06%	-1.17%	1.66%	5.39%	13
IGSB	iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jan 5, 2007	0.04%	1.22%	2.73%	4.61%	69
IIGD	Invesco Investment Grade Defensive ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jul 25, 2018	0.13%	0.56%	—	4.25%	41
INVG	GMO Systematic Investment Grade Credit ETF	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jun 3, 2025	0.25%	0.30%	—	4.87%	23
LQD	iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ET...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jul 26, 2002	0.15%	-0.49%	2.19%	4.64%	17
LQDW	iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite S...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Aug 18, 2022	0.34%	1.33%	—	11.85%	39
LQTI	FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF	Derivative Income, Investment Grade Bonds	Feb 11, 2025	0.65%	-0.64%	—	9.27%	18
NYF	iShares New York Muni Bond ETF	Municipal Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Oct 4, 2007	0.09%	0.64%	1.64%	3.16%	59
PFIG	Invesco Fundamental Investment Grade Corporate Bon...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Sep 15, 2011	0.22%	0.41%	2.37%	4.44%	35
SCHJ	Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF	Short-Term Bond, Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Oct 10, 2019	0.03%	1.10%	—	4.52%	66
SLQD	iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Oct 15, 2013	0.06%	1.34%	2.63%	4.37%	87
USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ...	Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds	Jan 5, 2007	0.04%	0.15%	2.38%	4.82%	25
VRIG	Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF	Ultrashort Bond, Investment Grade Bonds	Sep 20, 2016	0.30%	2.54%	—	4.65%	99
YCLO	Franklin BSP CLO ETF	CLO, Investment Grade Bonds, Actively Managed	Jun 2, 2026	0.35%	—	—	0.69%	—

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
BILS	State Street SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF	100	3.90B	Sep 2020
VRIG	Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF	99	1.83B	Sep 2016
FLRN	State Street SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Float...	99	3.09B	Nov 2011
CVSB	Calvert Ultra-Short Investment Grade ETF	99	220.07M	Jan 2023
ZTWO	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
IGHG	ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged	5.43%	329.71M	Nov 2013
VRIG	Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF	4.55%	1.83B	Sep 2016
FLRN	State Street SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Float...	4.32%	3.09B	Nov 2011
BILS	State Street SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF	3.43%	3.90B	Sep 2020
SLQD	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
SCHJ	Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF	0.03%	848.73M	Oct 2019
USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ...	0.04%	17.32B	Jan 2007
IGSB	iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond E...	0.04%	23.24B	Jan 2007
IGIB	iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ...	0.04%	18.59B	Jan 2007
SLQD	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
LQDW	iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite S...	11.85%	318.20M	Aug 2022
LQTI	FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF	9.27%	273.02M	Feb 2025
GXIG	Global X Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	6.41%	169.64M	Jun 2025
CLOB	VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF	6.21%	186.65M	Sep 2024
FTCB	First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF	5.42%	2.54B	Nov 2023

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