The Best Ultrashort Bond ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Ultrashort Bond ETFs.
Ultrashort Bond ETFs and funds invest in fixed-income securities with very short maturities, usually under one year. With minimal interest-rate sensitivity, they aim to offer higher yields than money market funds while keeping principal volatility low, making them a common choice for parking cash or managing short-term liquidity needs.
- Number of ETFs
- 74
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.23%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 3.67%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.15%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 99 / 100
The Best Ultrashort Bond ETFs
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Best Ultrashort Bond ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Ultrashort Bond ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SGOV (100) and BIL (100).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 98.56B | May 2020 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 46.78B | May 2007 | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | 2.62B | Jan 2017 | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 100 | 9.40B | Feb 2025 | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | 1.03B | Jun 2023 |
Best-Performing Ultrashort Bond ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Ultrashort Bond ETFs is FLTR (4.61%).
Across the lineup, Ultrashort Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.15% and an average 5-year return of 3.64%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 4.61% | 2.92B | Apr 2011 | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF | 4.54% | 1.77B | Sep 2016 | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 4.29% | 10.10B | Jun 2011 | |
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Float... | 4.28% | 3.11B | Nov 2011 | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | 4.21% | 17.64B | Apr 2018 |
Lowest-Cost Ultrashort Bond ETFs
The top Ultrashort Bond ETFs is XHLF (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.23%, Ultrashort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BondBloxx Bloomberg Six Month Target Duration US T... | 0.03% | 1.94B | Sep 2022 | |
| BondBloxx Bloomberg One Year Target Duration US Tr... | 0.03% | 784.18M | Sep 2022 | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF | 0.05% | 13.78M | Oct 2025 | |
| Xtrackers US 0-1 Year Treasury ETF | 0.06% | — | Oct 2024 | |
| Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.07% | 2.59B | Jun 2023 |
Highest-Yield Ultrashort Bond ETFs
The top Ultrashort Bond ETFs is BUCK (7.30%).
Across the lineup, Ultrashort Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.67%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 7.30% | 480.67M | Oct 2022 | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 5.27% | 1.48B | Aug 2022 | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 5.22% | 22.70M | Mar 2023 | |
| Yields for You Income Strategy A ETF | 5.19% | 22.49M | Jan 2025 | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF | 5.08% | 1.77B | Sep 2016 |
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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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