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.
- Number of ETFs
- 66
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.23%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 3.99%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.25%
- 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 TBLL (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 | 91.90B | May 2020 | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | 2.52B | Jan 2017 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 45.99B | May 2007 | |
| iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.73B | Jan 2007 | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | 874.34M | Jun 2023 |
Best-Performing Ultrashort Bond ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Ultrashort Bond ETFs is VRIG (4.43%).
Across the lineup, Ultrashort Bond ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.25% and an average 5-year return of 3.47%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF | 4.43% | 1.53B | Sep 2016 | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | 4.12% | 16.31B | Apr 2018 | |
| Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF | 3.80% | 3.29B | Nov 2016 | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Bond ETF | 3.75% | 1.52B | Apr 2019 | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 3.67% | 17.01B | Feb 2014 |
Lowest-Cost Ultrashort Bond ETFs
The top Ultrashort Bond ETFs is XONE (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 One Year Target Duration US Tr... | 0.03% | 748.21M | Sep 2022 | |
| BondBloxx Bloomberg Six Month Target Duration US T... | 0.03% | 1.92B | Sep 2022 | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF | 0.05% | 13.79M | Oct 2025 | |
| Xtrackers US 0-1 Year Treasury ETF | 0.06% | — | Oct 2024 | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 928.70M | Feb 2025 |
Highest-Yield Ultrashort Bond ETFs
The top Ultrashort Bond ETFs is CUSD (13.85%).
Across the lineup, Ultrashort Bond ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.99%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration ETF | 13.85% | 14.84M | Sep 2021 | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 7.41% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 5.26% | 22.70M | Mar 2023 | |
| Yields for You Income Strategy A ETF | 5.18% | 23.54M | Jan 2025 | |
| Angel Oak Ultrashort Income ETF | 5.03% | 1.45B | Oct 2022 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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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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