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.
Long-Term Bond ETFs and funds invest primarily in bonds with long remaining maturities, often ten years or more. Their extended duration can provide greater income or sensitivity to falling rates, but it also makes prices more responsive to interest-rate and inflation changes.
- Number of ETFs
- 25
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.16%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 5.22%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 1.41%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 15 / 100
The Best Long-Term Bond ETFs
25 results
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m US Treasury 20 Year Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | Mar 27, 2023 | 0.15% | -2.29% | — | 4.79% | 15 | ||||||||
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | Nov 19, 2009 | 0.03% | -2.21% | -1.70% | 4.72% | 16 | ||||||||
| BondBloxx Bloomberg Twenty Year Target Duration US... | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | Sep 13, 2022 | 0.13% | -2.93% | — | 4.84% | 13 | ||||||||
| PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | Oct 30, 2009 | 0.15% | -4.54% | -5.18% | 5.44% | 11 | ||||||||
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | Long-Term Bond, Investment Grade Bonds | Jan 10, 2024 | 0.15% | -0.97% | — | 5.10% | 30 |
Best Long-Term Bond ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Long-Term Bond ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ZTEN (30) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 30 | 29.72M | Jan 2024 | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | 19 | 596.13M | Dec 2009 | |
| Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF | 18 | 164.90M | Jun 2025 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 17 | 8.70B | Apr 2007 | |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 17 | 11.04B | Jan 2007 |
Best-Performing Long-Term Bond ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is ILTB (-4.30%).
Across the lineup, Long-Term Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 1.41% and an average 5-year return of -8.19%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | -4.30% | 596.13M | Dec 2009 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | -4.80% | 8.70B | Apr 2007 | |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -5.09% | 11.04B | Jan 2007 | |
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | -6.73% | 801.75M | Oct 2019 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -6.74% | 15.20B | Nov 2009 |
Lowest-Cost Long-Term Bond ETFs
The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is BLV (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 0.03% | 8.70B | Apr 2007 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 10.52B | May 2007 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 15.20B | Nov 2009 | |
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 801.75M | Oct 2019 | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Treasury Bond 20+ Year ... | 0.04% | 31.66M | Apr 2023 |
Highest-Yield Long-Term Bond ETFs
The top Long-Term Bond ETFs is LIBD (11.78%).
Across the lineup, Long-Term Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.22%, 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... | 11.78% | — | Jan 2025 | |
| LifeX 2065 Longevity Income ETF | 8.42% | — | Jan 2025 | |
| PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF | 5.96% | — | Jul 2025 | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | 5.80% | 7.01M | Jan 2024 | |
| PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | 5.44% | 1.37B | Oct 2009 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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