iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (USIG) 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 USIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to USIG
USIG charges 0.04% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 848.73M | Oct 2019 | USIG vs SCHJ | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | USIG vs VTC | |
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.45B | Oct 2019 | USIG vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 69.50B | Nov 2009 | USIG vs VCIT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.09B | Apr 2011 | USIG vs SPBO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USIG
USIG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 25. There are 61 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 | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | USIG vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | USIG vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | USIG vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | USIG vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | USIG vs FLOT |
Top Performing USIG Alternatives (YTD)
USIG is at 0.15% YTD. There are 61 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 4.16% | 596.69M | May 2014 | USIG vs HYGH | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.78% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | USIG vs FLTR | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.73% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | USIG vs OVT | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.57% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | USIG vs FLOT | |
| ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged | 2.49% | 329.71M | Nov 2013 | USIG vs IGHG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USIG
USIG has 4.03% 1-year volatility. There are 59 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.59% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | USIG vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.59% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | USIG vs MYCF | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.59% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | USIG vs IBDR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.76% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | USIG vs FLOT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 0.79% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | USIG vs FLTR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USIG
USIG has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.79%. There are 48 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% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | USIG vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | USIG vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | USIG vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | USIG vs FLTR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.42% | 4.58B | Sep 2017 | USIG vs BSCR |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.14% | 99.95B | May 2020 | USIG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.71% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | USIG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 80.24% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | USIG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 13.72% | 869.20B | May 2000 | USIG vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.02% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | USIG vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -2.43% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | USIG vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 33 | -16.42% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | USIG vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -5.52% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | USIG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 23.08% | 80.11B | May 2000 | USIG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 14.26% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | USIG vs ACWI |
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