iShares iBonds 2026 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHF) 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 IBHF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBHF
IBHF charges 0.35% annually. There are 96 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | IBHF vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 9.20B | Nov 2009 | IBHF vs VCLT | |
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.49B | Oct 2019 | IBHF vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 68.70B | Nov 2009 | IBHF vs VCIT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.99B | Apr 2011 | IBHF vs SPBO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBHF
IBHF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 87. There are 15 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | IBHF vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | IBHF vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | IBHF vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IBHF vs FLRN | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | IBHF vs FLTR |
Top Performing IBHF Alternatives (YTD)
IBHF is at 0.63% YTD. There are 79 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.09%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.09% | 541.60M | May 2014 | IBHF vs HYGH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.89% | — | Dec 2024 | IBHF vs MILK | |
| PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF | 2.74% | — | Jul 2025 | IBHF vs PCL | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.26% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | IBHF vs OVT | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.25% | 517.40M | May 2014 | IBHF vs LQDH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBHF
IBHF has 1.91% 1-year volatility. There are 19 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.61% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | IBHF vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.63% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | IBHF vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | IBHF vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.70% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IBHF vs FLRN | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.75% | 9.85B | Jun 2011 | IBHF vs FLOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBHF
IBHF has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.75%. There are 10 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% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | IBHF vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | IBHF vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | IBHF vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IBHF vs FLRN | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | IBHF 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 $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.72% | 95.28B | May 2020 | IBHF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -31.78% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | IBHF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | 8.13% | 837.93B | May 2000 | IBHF vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 99.95% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | IBHF vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | 2.15% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | IBHF vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 78 | 9.37% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | IBHF vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 28 | -19.62% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | IBHF vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.61% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | IBHF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 21.03% | 81.35B | May 2000 | IBHF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 9.71% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | IBHF vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBHF
Investors most often compare IBHF with IBHG, BSJR, IBHI. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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