VanEck Moody's Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF (MIG) 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 MIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MIG
MIG 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 | MIG vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | MIG vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 9.20B | Nov 2009 | MIG vs VCLT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.10B | Apr 2011 | MIG vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 68.70B | Nov 2009 | MIG vs VCIT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MIG
MIG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 79 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 | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | MIG vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.45B | Sep 2016 | MIG vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | MIG vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | MIG vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | MIG vs FLOT |
Top Performing MIG Alternatives (YTD)
MIG is at -0.37% YTD. There are 74 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.61% | 566.14M | May 2014 | MIG vs HYGH | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.54% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | MIG vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.31% | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | MIG vs FLOT | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.30% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | MIG vs OVT | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.04% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | MIG vs MYCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MIG
MIG has 4.23% 1-year volatility. There are 73 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.60% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | MIG vs MYCF | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.60% | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | MIG vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.64% | 3.45B | Sep 2016 | MIG vs IBDR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.75% | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | MIG vs FLOT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 0.80% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | MIG vs FLTR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MIG
MIG has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.83%. There are 52 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 | MIG vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | MIG vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | MIG vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | MIG vs FLTR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.42% | 4.59B | Sep 2017 | MIG vs BSCR |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 62.61% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | MIG vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -14.46% | 23.05B | May 2006 | MIG vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -11.85% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | MIG vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -16.15% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | MIG vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | 2.73% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | MIG vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 82 | 54.35% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | MIG vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 49 | 3.18% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | MIG vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -6.86% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | MIG vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.87% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | MIG vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | 11 | 8.11% | 251.57M | Apr 2021 | MIG vs DAPP |
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