iShares Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (IGSB) 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 IGSB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGSB
IGSB 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 | IGSB vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 1.70B | Nov 2017 | IGSB vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 8.60B | Nov 2009 | IGSB vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 68.10B | Nov 2009 | IGSB vs VCIT | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | 17.38B | Jan 2007 | IGSB vs USIG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGSB
IGSB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 75. There are 20 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 | IGSB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IGSB vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IGSB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IGSB vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | IGSB vs FLTR |
Top Performing IGSB Alternatives (YTD)
IGSB is at 0.72% YTD. There are 32 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 | IGSB vs BBCB | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.61% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | IGSB vs OVT | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate B... | 2.31% | 189.43M | Jul 2015 | IGSB vs IGBH | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.31% | 514.83M | May 2014 | IGSB vs LQDH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.18% | — | Dec 2024 | IGSB vs MILK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGSB
IGSB has 1.92% 1-year volatility. There are 22 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 | IGSB vs QCON | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IGSB vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.64% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | IGSB vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.66% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IGSB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.68% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IGSB vs FLRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGSB
IGSB has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.46%. There are 20 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 | IGSB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | IGSB vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | IGSB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | IGSB vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | IGSB 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 | IGSB vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | IGSB vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | IGSB vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | IGSB vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | IGSB vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | IGSB vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | IGSB vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | IGSB vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | IGSB vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | IGSB vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IGSB
Investors most often compare IGSB with VCSH, LQD, SPSB. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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