iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Corporate ETF (IBDQ) belongs to the Corporate Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IBDQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBDQ
IBDQ charges 0.10% annually. There are 26 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.97B | Apr 2011 | IBDQ vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 68.10B | Nov 2009 | IBDQ vs VCIT | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 1.70B | Nov 2017 | IBDQ vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 8.60B | Nov 2009 | IBDQ vs VCLT | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | 17.38B | Jan 2007 | IBDQ vs USIG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBDQ
Among 89 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | IBDQ vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IBDQ vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IBDQ vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IBDQ vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | IBDQ vs FLTR |
Top Performing IBDQ Alternatives (YTD)
Among 100 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 2.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD Investment Grade Corpora... | 2.82% | 45.39M | Dec 2018 | IBDQ vs BBCB | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.61% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | IBDQ vs OVT | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.31% | 514.83M | May 2014 | IBDQ vs LQDH | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate B... | 2.31% | 189.43M | Jul 2015 | IBDQ vs IGBH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.18% | — | Dec 2024 | IBDQ vs MILK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBDQ
Among 112 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Convertible Securities ET... | 0.00% | 42.01M | Feb 2021 | IBDQ vs QCON | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IBDQ vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.64% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | IBDQ vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.66% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IBDQ vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.68% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IBDQ vs FLRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBDQ
Among 89 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.08% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | IBDQ vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IBDQ vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IBDQ vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IBDQ vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | IBDQ vs FLTR |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | IBDQ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | IBDQ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | IBDQ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | IBDQ vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | IBDQ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | IBDQ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | IBDQ vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | IBDQ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | IBDQ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | IBDQ vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBDQ
Investors most often compare IBDQ with IBDP, IBDT, LQD. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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