iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (IGIB) 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 IGIB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGIB
IGIB charges 0.06% annually. There are 8 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 | IGIB vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 8.60B | Nov 2009 | IGIB vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 68.10B | Nov 2009 | IGIB vs VCIT | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 49.50B | Nov 2009 | IGIB vs VCSH | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 1.70B | Nov 2017 | IGIB vs VTC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGIB
IGIB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 42. There are 55 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 | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | IGIB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IGIB vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IGIB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IGIB vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | IGIB vs FLTR |
Top Performing IGIB Alternatives (YTD)
IGIB is at 0.21% YTD. There are 81 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD Investment Grade Corpora... | 2.82% | 45.39M | Dec 2018 | IGIB vs BBCB | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.61% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | IGIB vs OVT | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.31% | 514.83M | May 2014 | IGIB vs LQDH | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate B... | 2.31% | 189.43M | Jul 2015 | IGIB vs IGBH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.18% | — | Dec 2024 | IGIB vs MILK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGIB
IGIB has 4.14% 1-year volatility. There are 65 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Convertible Securities ET... | 0.00% | 42.01M | Feb 2021 | IGIB vs QCON | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IGIB vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.64% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | IGIB vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.66% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IGIB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.68% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IGIB vs FLRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGIB
IGIB has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.01%. There are 73 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% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | IGIB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IGIB vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IGIB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IGIB vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | IGIB 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 | IGIB vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | IGIB vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | IGIB vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | IGIB vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | IGIB vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | IGIB vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | IGIB vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | IGIB vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | IGIB vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | IGIB vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IGIB
Investors most often compare IGIB with IGSB, LQD, USIG. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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