The Best Total Bond Market ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Total Bond Market ETFs.

Total bond market ETFs invest in a diversified portfolio of bonds from various issuers, including government entities, municipalities, and corporations. These ETFs may provide exposure to bonds of different maturities and credit ratings. The goal of these ETFs is to provide broad-based exposure to the bond market and may be used to diversify an investment portfolio. In addition, these ETFs tend to have lower volatility and provide a steady income stream through interest payments.

Number of ETFs: 7
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.07%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 3.29%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 3.84%
Median Risk/Return Score: 35 / 100

12 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
CAGG.TO	CI Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF	Total Bond Market	Jun 22, 2017	—	1.38%	—	3.55%	38
CDLB.TO	CI DoubleLine Total Return Bond US$ Fund ETF C$ He...	Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Total Bond Market	May 12, 2020	0.85%	-0.60%	—	4.55%	32
DCU.TO	Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	Total Bond Market	Apr 3, 2017	—	1.10%	—	3.17%	34
DRCU.TO	Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emis...	Sustainable, Total Bond Market	Sep 27, 2018	—	0.66%	—	3.42%	39
HAD.TO	Global X Active Canadian Bond ETF	Total Bond Market	Oct 10, 2012	—	0.52%	1.29%	3.75%	31
HBB.TO	Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corpo...	Total Bond Market	May 8, 2014	0.09%	0.90%	1.15%	0.00%	30
MKB.TO	Mackenzie Canadian Strategic Fixed Income ETF	Total Bond Market	Apr 19, 2016	—	1.29%	1.65%	3.50%	37
QBB.TO	Mackenzie Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF	Total Bond Market	Jan 29, 2018	—	0.98%	—	3.16%	34
RLB.TO	RBC 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Bond ETF	Total Bond Market	Jan 25, 2016	—	1.18%	2.17%	3.48%	57
VAB.TO	Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF	Total Bond Market, Canadian Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds	Nov 30, 2011	0.09%	1.01%	1.36%	3.36%	32
VBU.NEO	Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF	Total Bond Market	Jun 30, 2014	0.22%	-0.92%	0.50%	3.68%	18
XAGH.TO	iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	Total Bond Market	Aug 6, 2021	0.18%	—	—	1.91%	—

Best Total Bond Market ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Total Bond Market ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SPAB (36) and SCHZ (36). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
SPAB	SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF	36	9.84B	May 2007
SCHZ	Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	36	10.58B	Jul 2011
BKAG	BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF	35	2.15B	Apr 2020
AGG	iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	35	138.60B	Sep 2003
BND	Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF	35	398.10B	Apr 2007

Best-Performing Total Bond Market ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Total Bond Market ETFs is AGG (-0.20%). Across the lineup, Total Bond Market ETFs show an average 1-year return of 3.84% and an average 5-year return of -0.23%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
AGG	iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	-0.20%	138.60B	Sep 2003
SPAB	SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF	-0.23%	9.84B	May 2007
BND	Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF	-0.23%	398.10B	Apr 2007
SCHZ	Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	-0.24%	10.58B	Jul 2011
BKAG	BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF	-0.24%	2.15B	Apr 2020

Lowest-Cost Total Bond Market ETFs

The top Total Bond Market ETFs is SPAB (0.03%). With an average expense ratio of 0.07%, Total Bond Market 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
SPAB	SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF	0.03%	9.84B	May 2007
SCHZ	Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	0.03%	10.58B	Jul 2011
AGG	iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	0.03%	138.60B	Sep 2003
BND	Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF	0.03%	398.10B	Apr 2007
BTOT	iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF	0.09%	29.50M	Dec 2025

Highest-Yield Total Bond Market ETFs

The top Total Bond Market ETFs is BKAG (4.30%). Across the lineup, Total Bond Market ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.29%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
BKAG	BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF	4.30%	2.15B	Apr 2020
SCHZ	Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	4.16%	10.58B	Jul 2011
SPAB	SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF	4.08%	9.84B	May 2007
AGG	iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	4.02%	138.60B	Sep 2003
BND	Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF	4.00%	398.10B	Apr 2007

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol name

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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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