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
- 23
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.12%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 5.27%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 3.21%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 14 / 100
The Best Long-Term Bond ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares $ Treasury Bond 10-20yr UCITS ETF EUR Hedg... | Long-Term Bond | Sep 25, 2025 | 0.10% | -1.27% | — | 0.00% | — | ||||||||
| Amundi US Treasury Bond Long Dated UCITS ETF Dist | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | Nov 10, 2010 | 0.06% | 0.70% | — | 3.47% | 13 | ||||||||
| iShares USD Treasury Bond 20+yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | Jan 20, 2015 | 0.07% | 0.81% | -1.74% | 4.35% | 12 | ||||||||
| SPDR Bloomberg 10+ Year US Treasury Bond UCITS ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | Feb 17, 2016 | 0.15% | 0.87% | -1.29% | 4.60% | 13 | ||||||||
| Invesco US Treasury Bond 10+ Year UCITS ETF Dist | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | Oct 12, 2022 | 0.06% | 0.56% | — | 4.15% | 11 |
Best Long-Term Bond ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Long-Term Bond ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ZTEN (37) and BBBL (25).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 37 | 30.31M | Jan 2024 | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | 25 | 4.78M | Jan 2024 | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | 22 | 591.45M | Dec 2009 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 19 | 8.50B | Apr 2007 | |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 16 | 11.36B | Jan 2007 |
Best-Performing Long-Term Bond ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is ILTB (-2.94%).
Across the lineup, Long-Term Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 3.21% and an average 5-year return of -6.60%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | -2.94% | 591.45M | Dec 2009 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | -3.42% | 8.50B | Apr 2007 | |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -3.89% | 11.36B | Jan 2007 | |
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | -5.35% | 787.62M | Oct 2019 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -5.37% | 14.30B | Nov 2009 |
Lowest-Cost Long-Term Bond ETFs
The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is SCHQ (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.12%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 787.62M | Oct 2019 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 10.14B | May 2007 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 14.30B | Nov 2009 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 0.03% | 8.50B | Apr 2007 | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Treasury Bond 20+ Year ... | 0.04% | 31.42M | Apr 2023 |
Highest-Yield Long-Term Bond ETFs
The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is LIBD (11.55%).
Across the lineup, Long-Term Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.27%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeX 2065 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET... | 11.55% | — | Jan 2025 | |
| LifeX 2065 Longevity Income ETF | 8.32% | — | Jan 2025 | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | 5.77% | 4.78M | Jan 2024 | |
| PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF | 5.33% | — | Jul 2025 | |
| iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF | 5.18% | 266.61M | Sep 2020 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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