iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Corporate ETF (IBDW) 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 IBDW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBDW
IBDW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 848.73M | Oct 2019 | IBDW vs SCHJ | |
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.45B | Oct 2019 | IBDW vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 10.00B | Nov 2009 | IBDW vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 69.50B | Nov 2009 | IBDW vs VCIT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.09B | Apr 2011 | IBDW vs SPBO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBDW
IBDW has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 39 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 | IBDW vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | IBDW vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | IBDW vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBDW vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | IBDW vs FLOT |
Top Performing IBDW Alternatives (YTD)
IBDW is at -0.19% YTD. There are 45 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 596.69M | May 2014 | IBDW vs HYGH | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBDW vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.47% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | IBDW vs FLOT | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.32% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | IBDW vs MYCF | |
| ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged | 2.20% | 329.71M | Nov 2013 | IBDW vs IGHG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBDW
IBDW has 3.43% 1-year volatility. There are 44 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.58% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | IBDW vs MYCF | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.60% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | IBDW vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.63% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | IBDW vs IBDR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.76% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | IBDW vs FLOT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 0.80% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBDW vs FLTR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBDW
IBDW has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.42%. There are 38 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 | IBDW vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | IBDW vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | IBDW vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBDW vs FLTR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.42% | 4.58B | Sep 2017 | IBDW 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 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IBDW vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IBDW vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IBDW vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IBDW vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IBDW vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IBDW vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IBDW vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IBDW vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IBDW vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IBDW vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBDW
Investors most often compare IBDW with UGA, DBE, CEMB. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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