| Name/ticker | Classification | 3-month average daily volume | Expense ratio* |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Managed Municipal ETF (FMB) | General & insured municipal debt | 4,685 | 0.65% |
| iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (IUSB) | General bond | 4,167 | 0.15% |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF (BYLD) | Multi sector income | 3,456 | 0.28% |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF (HYGH) | High Yield | 2,063 | 0.55% |
| db X-trackers Solactive Inv Grd Subordinate Debt (SUBD) | Corporate debt funds BBB-rated | 1,081 | 0.45% |
| iSharesBond Dec 2018 Corporate Term ETF (IBDH) | Short investment grade debt | 235 | 0.10% |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corproate Bond ETF (LQDH) | Short investment grade debt | 121 | 0.25% |
| iSharesBond Dec 2016 Corporate Term ETF (IBDF) | Short investment grade debt | 67 | 0.10% |
As of June 30. Excludes leveraged and inverse funds, and exchange-traded notes. *Most recently reported net prospectus expense ratio. Source: Lipper, a Thomson Reuters company
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