iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Corporate ETF (IBDU) 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 IBDU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBDU
IBDU charges 0.10% annually. There are 25 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 10.00B | Nov 2009 | IBDU vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | IBDU vs VTC | |
| Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 848.73M | Oct 2019 | IBDU vs SCHJ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.09B | Apr 2011 | IBDU vs SPBO | |
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.45B | Oct 2019 | IBDU vs SCHI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBDU
IBDU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 27 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | IBDU vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | IBDU vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | IBDU vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBDU vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | IBDU vs FLOT |
Top Performing IBDU Alternatives (YTD)
IBDU is at 0.91% YTD. There are 27 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.81%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.81% | 596.69M | May 2014 | IBDU vs HYGH | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBDU vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.55% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | IBDU vs FLOT | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.42% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | IBDU vs OVT | |
| ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged | 2.31% | 329.71M | Nov 2013 | IBDU vs IGHG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBDU
IBDU has 2.09% 1-year volatility. There are 23 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.59% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | IBDU vs MYCF | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.59% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | IBDU vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.59% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | IBDU vs BSCQ | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.76% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | IBDU vs FLOT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 0.79% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBDU vs FLTR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBDU
IBDU has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.59%. There are 24 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.08% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | IBDU vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | IBDU vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | IBDU vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBDU vs FLTR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.42% | 4.58B | Sep 2017 | IBDU vs BSCR |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IBDU vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IBDU vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IBDU vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IBDU vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IBDU vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IBDU vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IBDU vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IBDU vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IBDU vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IBDU vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBDU
Investors most often compare IBDU with BSCT, IBTJ, ISTB. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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