The Best Short-Term Bond ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Short-Term Bond ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 62
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.25%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.15%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.11%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 81 / 100
The Best Short-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 1-3yr UCITS ETF EUR Hedged... | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | Apr 10, 2018 | 0.10% | -0.08% | — | 0.00% | 29 | ||||||||
| iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | Short-Term Bond | Mar 28, 2024 | 0.07% | 1.44% | 1.30% | 3.43% | 11 | ||||||||
| PIMCO Euro Short Maturity UCITS ETF EUR Income | Short-Term Bond | Jan 11, 2011 | 0.35% | 0.82% | 0.69% | 2.91% | 96 | ||||||||
| PIMCO Euro Short Maturity UCITS ETF EUR Accumulati... | Short-Term Bond | Jan 11, 2011 | 0.19% | 0.84% | 0.70% | 0.00% | 96 | ||||||||
| Amundi US Treasury Bond 0-1Y UCITS ETF EUR Hedged ... | Short-Term Bond | Sep 7, 2020 | 0.07% | 0.69% | — | 0.00% | 97 | ||||||||
| Vanguard U.S. Treasury 1-3 Year Bond UCITS ETF EUR... | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | Nov 4, 2025 | 0.10% | -1.75% | — | 0.00% | — |
Best Short-Term Bond ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Short-Term Bond ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are MYCF (99) and FLDB (98).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 98 | 406.92M | Feb 2024 | |
| State Street My2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 98 | 29.99M | Sep 2024 | |
| Doubleline Commercial Real Estate ETF | 96 | 162.33M | Mar 2023 | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | 96 | 416.13M | Mar 2023 |
Best-Performing Short-Term Bond ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Short-Term Bond ETFs is NEAR (3.82%).
Across the lineup, Short-Term Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.11% and an average 5-year return of 2.04%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 3.82% | 4.58B | Sep 2013 | |
| VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF | 3.48% | 2.15B | Oct 2017 | |
| State Street DoubleLine Short Duration Total Retur... | 2.80% | 460.93M | Apr 2016 | |
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF | 2.34% | 162.07M | Jan 2019 | |
| JPMorgan Short Duration Core Plus ETF | 2.32% | 1.47B | Mar 2021 |
Lowest-Cost Short-Term Bond ETFs
The top Short-Term Bond ETFs is SPTS (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.25%, Short-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 5.90B | Nov 2011 | |
| Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 13.24B | Aug 2010 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.03% | 69.90B | Apr 2007 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 33.50B | Nov 2009 | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Treasury Bond 1-3 Year ... | 0.04% | 45.06M | Apr 2023 |
Highest-Yield Short-Term Bond ETFs
The top Short-Term Bond ETFs is TSEC (7.31%).
Across the lineup, Short-Term Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.15%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchstone Securitized Income ETF | 7.31% | 122.71M | Jul 2023 | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | 5.81% | 1.52B | Nov 2023 | |
| Madison Short-Term Strategic Income ETF | 5.35% | 6.75M | Sep 2023 | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | 5.23% | 12.78M | Nov 2023 | |
| AAM SLC Low Duration Income ETF | 4.97% | 77.26M | Dec 2024 |
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