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
- 63
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.25%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.16%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.12%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF Shares | Short-Term Bond | Apr 1, 2025 | 0.15% | 0.75% | — | 4.17% | 85 | ||||||||
| F/M 3-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | Jan 10, 2024 | 0.15% | 0.27% | — | 4.23% | 69 | ||||||||
| F/M 2-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | Jan 10, 2024 | 0.15% | 0.83% | — | 4.12% | 91 |
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 4.12% 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 4.16%, 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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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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