The Best Long-Term Bond ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Long-Term Bond ETFs.

Number of ETFs: 24
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.16%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 5.10%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 2.88%
Median Risk/Return Score: 14 / 100

24 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
BBBL	Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF	Long-Term Bond	Jan 23, 2024	0.19%	1.49%	—	5.60%	19
BBLB	JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Treasury Bond 20+ Year ...	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Apr 19, 2023	0.04%	0.19%	—	4.97%	13
BLTD	Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF	Long-Term Bond, Actively Managed	Jun 20, 2025	0.23%	0.69%	—	4.30%	19
BLV	Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF	Long-Term Bond	Apr 3, 2007	0.03%	0.68%	0.36%	4.80%	17
EDV	Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Dec 6, 2007	0.05%	-0.16%	-4.33%	5.12%	10
FIYY	GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF	Derivative Income, Long-Term Bond	May 5, 2026	1.07%	—	—	1.09%	—
GOVZ	iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Sep 22, 2020	0.15%	-0.28%	—	5.16%	9
IBGB	iShares iBonds Dec 2045 Term Treasury ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Mar 25, 2025	0.07%	0.12%	—	4.63%	15
IBGK	iShares iBonds Dec 2054 Term Treasury ETF	Long-Term Bond	Jun 11, 2024	0.07%	0.15%	—	4.65%	13
IBGL	iShares iBonds Dec 2055 Term Treasury ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Mar 25, 2025	0.07%	0.30%	—	4.70%	13
ILTB	iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF	Long-Term Bond	Dec 8, 2009	0.06%	0.81%	0.68%	4.95%	19
LFBE	LifeX 2065 Longevity Income ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Jan 3, 2025	0.25%	0.12%	—	8.24%	13
LIBD	LifeX 2065 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET...	Inflation-Protected Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Jan 3, 2025	0.25%	0.23%	—	11.52%	11
PCL	PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF	Corporate Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Jul 29, 2025	0.25%	1.75%	—	5.77%	—
SCHQ	Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Oct 10, 2019	0.03%	0.21%	—	4.74%	14
SPTL	SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	May 23, 2007	0.03%	0.19%	-1.79%	4.20%	14
TLH	iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Jan 11, 2007	0.15%	0.09%	-1.18%	4.47%	16
TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Jul 22, 2002	0.15%	0.26%	-2.36%	4.57%	13
UTHY	US Treasury 30 Year Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Mar 27, 2023	0.15%	0.13%	—	4.65%	12
UTWY	F/m US Treasury 20 Year Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Mar 27, 2023	0.15%	-0.06%	—	4.68%	14

Best Long-Term Bond ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Long-Term Bond ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ZTEN (33) and ILTB (19). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
ZTEN	F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	33	30.19M	Jan 2024
ILTB	iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF	19	619.11M	Dec 2009
BBBL	Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF	19	4.76M	Jan 2024
BLTD	Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF	19	154.66M	Jun 2025
BLV	Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF	17	8.50B	Apr 2007

Best-Performing Long-Term Bond ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is ILTB (-3.68%). Across the lineup, Long-Term Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 2.88% and an average 5-year return of -7.57%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
ILTB	iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF	-3.68%	619.11M	Dec 2009
BLV	Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF	-4.19%	8.50B	Apr 2007
TLH	iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF	-4.57%	11.16B	Jan 2007
SCHQ	Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF	-6.21%	773.84M	Oct 2019
VGLT	Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF	-6.23%	14.80B	Nov 2009

Lowest-Cost Long-Term Bond ETFs

The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is VGLT (0.03%). With an average expense ratio of 0.16%, Long-Term Bond 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
VGLT	Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF	0.03%	14.80B	Nov 2009
SCHQ	Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF	0.03%	773.84M	Oct 2019
SPTL	SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF	0.03%	10.53B	May 2007
BLV	Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF	0.03%	8.50B	Apr 2007
BBLB	JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Treasury Bond 20+ Year ...	0.04%	31.31M	Apr 2023

Highest-Yield Long-Term Bond ETFs

The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is LIBD (11.52%). Across the lineup, Long-Term Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.10%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
LIBD	LifeX 2065 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET...	11.52%	—	Jan 2025
LFBE	LifeX 2065 Longevity Income ETF	8.24%	—	Jan 2025
PCL	PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF	5.77%	—	Jul 2025
BBBL	Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF	5.60%	4.76M	Jan 2024
ZROZ	PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund	5.22%	1.40B	Oct 2009

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