Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF (JLQD) 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 JLQD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JLQD
JLQD charges 0.20% annually. There are 76 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.51B | Oct 2019 | JLQD vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | JLQD vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 9.20B | Nov 2009 | JLQD vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 68.70B | Nov 2009 | JLQD vs VCIT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.10B | Apr 2011 | JLQD vs SPBO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JLQD
JLQD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 45. There are 46 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | JLQD vs MYCF | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | JLQD vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.45B | Sep 2016 | JLQD vs IBDR | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | JLQD vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | JLQD vs FLOT |
Top Performing JLQD Alternatives (YTD)
JLQD is at 0.11% YTD. There are 72 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.66%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.66% | 566.14M | May 2014 | JLQD vs HYGH | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.72% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | JLQD vs OVT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.50% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | JLQD vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.29% | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | JLQD vs FLOT | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.10% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | JLQD vs MYCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JLQD
JLQD has 3.70% 1-year volatility. There are 47 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% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | JLQD vs MYCF | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.60% | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | JLQD vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.64% | 3.45B | Sep 2016 | JLQD vs IBDR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.75% | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | JLQD vs FLOT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 0.80% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | JLQD vs FLTR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JLQD
JLQD has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.87%. There are 55 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% | 3.45B | Sep 2016 | JLQD vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | JLQD vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | JLQD vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | JLQD vs FLTR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.42% | 4.59B | Sep 2017 | JLQD vs BSCR |
Other ETFs from Janus Henderson
The 10 most viewed Janus Henderson ETFs shown here include JAAA, JBBB, VNLA and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $29B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.29% | 29.17B | Oct 2020 | JLQD vs JAAA | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | 53 | 2.42% | 1.37B | Jan 2022 | JLQD vs JBBB | |
| Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.93% | 3.33B | Nov 2016 | JLQD vs VNLA | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 60 | 1.32% | 1.51B | Nov 2023 | JLQD vs JSI | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 53 | 0.69% | 6.76B | Sep 2018 | JLQD vs JMBS | |
| Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 40 | 19.06% | 1.08B | Feb 2016 | JLQD vs JSMD | |
| Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 22.93% | 369.52M | Feb 2016 | JLQD vs JSML | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | 67 | 19.16% | 4.14M | Jun 2021 | JLQD vs JRE | ||
| Janus Henderson Transformational Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | 12.53% | — | Feb 2025 | JLQD vs JXX | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 45 | 0.11% | 30.29M | Sep 2021 | JLQD vs SCRD |
Often Compared With JLQD
Investors most often compare JLQD with IBDS, AAA, VUSV. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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