Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF (JLQD) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to JLQD
JLQD charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JLQD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Apr 6, 2011 | JLQD vs SPBO | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | Jan 5, 2007 | JLQD vs USIG | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | JLQD vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 7, 2017 | JLQD vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | JLQD vs VCSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JLQD
Among ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | Sep 13, 2016 | JLQD vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | Sep 14, 2016 | JLQD vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 98 | Jun 12, 2018 | JLQD vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 98 | Sep 27, 2017 | JLQD vs BSCR | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF | 98 | Sep 14, 2017 | JLQD vs IBDS |
Top Performing JLQD Alternatives (YTD)
JLQD alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 1.21% | Jan 14, 2021 | JLQD vs OVT | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Jun 14, 2011 | JLQD vs FLOT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.84% | Nov 30, 2011 | JLQD vs FLRN | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.79% | Sep 14, 2016 | JLQD vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.72% | Sep 13, 2016 | JLQD vs IBDR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JLQD
JLQD alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Convertible Securities ET... | 0.00% | Feb 16, 2021 | JLQD vs QCON | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.82% | Sep 13, 2016 | JLQD vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Sep 14, 2016 | JLQD vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 0.98% | Jun 12, 2018 | JLQD vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 1.48% | Sep 27, 2017 | JLQD vs BSCR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JLQD
JLQD alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.37% | Sep 13, 2016 | JLQD vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.41% | Sep 14, 2016 | JLQD vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | -0.76% | Jun 12, 2018 | JLQD vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.81% | Sep 27, 2017 | JLQD vs BSCR | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.87% | Dec 16, 2009 | JLQD vs SPSB |
Other ETFs from Janus Henderson
Most popular Janus Henderson ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 97 | 0.73% | Oct 16, 2020 | JLQD vs JAAA | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | 49 | -0.81% | Jan 11, 2022 | JLQD vs JBBB | |
| Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.59% | Nov 16, 2016 | JLQD vs VNLA | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 83 | 0.41% | Nov 8, 2023 | JLQD vs JSI | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed | 65 | 0.19% | Sep 12, 2018 | JLQD vs JMBS | |
| Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 36 | -2.61% | Feb 25, 2016 | JLQD vs JSMD | |
| Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -4.74% | Feb 25, 2016 | JLQD vs JSML | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | Actively Managed | 30 | 5.45% | Jun 22, 2021 | JLQD vs JRE | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 46 | -0.67% | Sep 8, 2021 | JLQD vs SCRD | |
| Janus Henderson Transformational Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -11.55% | Feb 4, 2025 | JLQD vs JXX |
Often Compared With JLQD
What investors most often compare with JLQD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAF First Priority CLO Bond ETF | CLO | 88 | 0.88% | Sep 9, 2020 | JLQD vs AAA | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 92 | 0.71% | Apr 25, 2011 | JLQD vs FLTR | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 74 | -0.45% | Nov 19, 2009 | JLQD vs VCIT |
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