| Name/ticker | 3-month return | 1-year return | 3-year annualized return | Portfolio net assets ($M) | Expense ratio* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index ETF (ZROZ) | 7.84% | 14.18% | 0.95% | $265.30 | 0.15% |
| 2 | iShares 10+ Year Invest Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LLQD) | 7.55% | 15.71% | N/A | $12.90 | 0.06% |
| 3 | FlexShares Credit-Scored US Long Corp Bd Index Fd (LKOR) | 7.51% | 16.11% | 5.01% | $19.30 | 0.22% |
| 4 | iPath ETN US Treasury 5Yr Bull ETN (DFVL) | 7.35% | 17.60% | -0.57% | $5.10 | 0.75% |
| 5 | Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fd;ETF (EDV) | 7.28% | 14.25% | 1.00% | $1,116.20 | 0.07% |
| 6 | SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB) | 7.22% | 14.82% | 5.32% | $644.90 | 0.07% |
| 7 | iPath ETN US Treasury 2Yr Bull A (DTUL) | 7.15% | 14.66% | -1.69% | $5.50 | 0.75% |
| 8 | iShares Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (IGLB) | 6.97% | 14.53% | 5.06% | $1,061.00 | 0.06% |
| 9 | Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Idx Fund;ETF (VCLT) | 6.91% | 15.20% | 5.33% | $4,057.40 | 0.07% |
| 10 | iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF (ILTB) | 6.55% | 13.97% | 4.13% | $296.10 | 0.06% |
| 11 | Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund;ETF (BLV) | 6.29% | 13.74% | 3.63% | $3,449.40 | 0.07% |
| 12 | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) | 6.07% | 12.07% | 1.14% | $14,554.70 | 0.15% |
| 13 | iPath ETN US Treasury 10Yr Bull A (DTYL) | 6.02% | $15.00 | $0.00 | $5.40 | 0.75% |
| 14 | SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF (SPTL) | 6.02% | 12.25% | 1.26% | $2,394.10 | 0.06% |
| 15 | UBS AG FI Enhanced Global High Yield ETN (FIHD) | 5.84% | 13.39% | 14.42% | $2,036.00 | 0.80% |
| 16 | Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund;ETF (VGLT) | 5.69% | 12.23% | 1.25% | $1,174.80 | 0.07% |
| 17 | iShares iBoxx $ Inv Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) | 5.36% | 12.50% | 4.00% | $36,802.30 | 0.15% |
| 18 | VanEck Vectors JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bd ETF (EMLC) | 5.36% | 8.24% | 3.07% | $5,287.20 | 0.30% |
| 19 | WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund (ELD) | 5.25% | 8.31% | 3.33% | $187.80 | 0.55% |
| 20 | iShares JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (LEMB) | 5.23% | 7.55% | 2.29% | $571.40 | 0.30% |
| 21 | Invesco Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt ETF (PCY) | 5.05% | 15.07% | 4.57% | $3,393.00 | 0.50% |
| 22 | iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Corporate ETF (IBDT) | 5.01% | N/A | N/A | $64.90 | 0.10% |
| 23 | First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF (LGOV) | 4.99% | N/A | N/A | $10.90 | 0.65% |
| 24 | Invesco BulletShares 2028 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCS) | 4.99% | N/A | N/A | $32.20 | 0.10% |
| 25 | iShares Edge Investment Grade Enhanced Bond ETF (IGEB) | 4.91% | $11.80 | N/A | $100.20 | 0.18% |
| 26 | iPath ETN US Treasury Long Bond Bull A (DLBL) | 4.89% | 11.49% | 0.46% | $0.60 | 0.75% |
| 27 | Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF (IG) | 4.88% | 10.96% | N/A | $120.50 | 0.26% |
| 28 | iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLH) | 4.86% | 11.66% | 1.32% | $1,131.30 | 0.15% |
| 29 | First Trust Emerging Mkts Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) | 4.85% | 8.65% | 2.68% | $110.80 | 0.85% |
| 30 | ProShares S&P 500 Bond ETF (SPXB) | 4.84% | 11.17% | N/A | $27.90 | 0.15% |
| 31 | Saba Closed-End Funds ETF (CEFS) | 4.84% | 10.61% | N/A | $49.90 | 2.56% |
| 32 | JPMorgan USD Emerging Market Sovereign Bond ETF (JPMB) | 4.82% | 13.60% | N/A | $64.50 | 0.39% |
| 33 | Franklin Liberty Investment Grade Corporate ETF (FLCO) | 4.80% | 10.63% | N/A | $126.40 | 0.35% |
| 34 | iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF (IBDS) | 4.80% | 11.94% | N/A | $173.80 | 0.10% |
| 35 | Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCR) | 4.74% | 12.18% | N/A | $67.50 | 0.10% |
| 36 | SPDR Bbg Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF (EBND) | 4.66% | 7.70% | 2.95% | $810.70 | 0.30% |
| 37 | Aptus Defined Risk ETF (DRSK) | 4.66% | N/A | N/A | $114.20 | 0.78% |
| 38 | Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF (SOVB) | 4.58% | 6.99% | 3.59% | $19.40 | 0.59% |
| 39 | SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Corporate Bond ETF (CBND) | 4.56% | 10.61% | 3.87% | $74.30 | 0.06% |
| 40 | iShares ESG USD Corporate Bond ETF (SUSC) | 4.55% | 10.64% | N/A | $41.20 | 0.18% |
| 41 | PIMCO 15+ Year US TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund (LTPZ) | 4.53% | 5.06% | 2.63% | $178.90 | 0.20% |
| 42 | JPMorgan Corporate Bond Research Enhanced ETF (JIGB) | 4.53% | N/A | N/A | $28.50 | 0.14% |
| 43 | Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corp Bd ETF (GIGB) | 4.50% | 10.92% | N/A | $461.90 | 0.14% |
| 44 | Invesco 1-30 Laddered Treasury ETF (PLW) | 4.48% | 9.88% | 1.12% | $107.40 | 0.25% |
| 45 | iShares 5-10 Year Invest Grade Corporate Bond ETF (MLQD) | 4.45% | 11.68% | N/A | $12.80 | 0.06% |
| 46 | iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (IGIB) | 4.45% | 11.24% | 3.83% | $6,640.80 | 0.06% |
| 47 | Invesco Investment Grade Value ETF (IIGV) | 4.44% | N/A | N/A | $9.30 | 0.13% |
| 48 | WisdomTree Fundamental US Corporate Bd (WFIG) | 4.43% | 10.45% | 3.50% | $5.10 | 0.18% |
| 49 | Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF (FLIA) | 4.36% | 4.74% | N/A | $5.10 | 0.35% |
| 50 | Fidelity Corporate Bond ETF (FCOR) | 4.35% | 10.85% | 4.07% | $105.90 | 0.36% |
| Name/ticker | 3-month return | 1-year return | 3-year annualized return | Portfolio net assets ($M) | Expense ratio* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV) | $5,153.90 | 0.68% | 2.35% | $24,594.50 | 0.15% |
| 2 | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) | $3,821.60 | 6.07% | 12.07% | $14,554.70 | 0.15% |
| 3 | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) | $3,621.30 | 3.93% | 10.00% | $16,828.90 | 0.15% |
| 4 | iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) | $3,453.70 | 3.07% | 7.84% | $64,059.00 | 0.05% |
| 5 | iShares US Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) | $2,823.60 | 2.98% | 7.10% | $11,733.10 | 0.15% |
| 6 | Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund;ETF (BND) | $2,345.50 | 3.02% | 7.90% | $41,531.20 | 0.04% |
| 7 | iShares iBoxx $ Inv Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) | $1,766.80 | 5.36% | 12.50% | $36,802.30 | 0.15% |
| 8 | iShares Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (IGSB) | $1,673.80 | 2.12% | 6.12% | $12,435.20 | 0.06% |
| 9 | Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund;ETF (BNDX) | $1,523.00 | 2.93% | 7.85% | $18,312.40 | 0.09% |
| 10 | iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) | $1,475.60 | 2.34% | 7.62% | $17,747.30 | 0.49% |
| 11 | Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Secs Idx Fund;ETF (VMBS) | $1,249.10 | 1.77% | 5.87% | $9,840.20 | 0.07% |
| 12 | SPDR Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL) | $1,241.30 | 0.58% | 2.13% | $9,306.40 | 0.14% |
| 13 | JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST) | $1,024.70 | 0.92% | 3.22% | $7,405.90 | 0.18% |
| 14 | SPDR Bbg Barclays Intermediate Term Treasury ETF (ITE) | $996.50 | 3.00% | 7.73% | $1,706.20 | 0.06% |
| 15 | iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) | $937.80 | 2.29% | 3.61% | $15,366.50 | 0.46% |
| 16 | iShares MBS ETF (MBB) | $810.20 | 1.94% | 6.19% | $16,909.60 | 0.07% |
| 17 | iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (IGIB) | $798.90 | 4.45% | 11.24% | $6,640.80 | 0.06% |
| 18 | SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF (SPTL) | $594.80 | 6.02% | 12.25% | $2,394.10 | 0.06% |
| 19 | iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond (USIG) | $590.70 | 4.29% | 10.33% | $3,487.10 | 0.06% |
| 20 | Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Idx Fund;ETF (VCLT) | $573.50 | 6.91% | 15.20% | $4,057.40 | 0.07% |
| 21 | Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index Fund;ETF (VTEB) | $563.20 | 2.28% | 6.56% | $5,163.40 | 0.08% |
| 22 | Schwab Intermediate-Term US Treasury ETF (SCHR) | $547.90 | 3.01% | 7.75% | $4,552.20 | 0.06% |
| 23 | iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) | $525.50 | 2.61% | 7.62% | $1,379.30 | 0.22% |
| 24 | iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (SHYG) | $492.70 | 1.52% | 5.82% | $3,042.20 | 0.30% |
| 25 | iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB) | $491.70 | 2.23% | 6.42% | $12,971.00 | 0.07% |
| Name/ticker | 3-month return | 1-year return | 3-year annualized return | Portfolio net assets ($M) | Expense ratio* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY) | -$3,017.70 | 1.41% | 3.84% | $17,673.50 | 0.15% |
| 2 | iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB) | -$1,917.70 | 4.08% | 12.42% | $15,704.30 | 0.39% |
| 3 | iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) | -$1,846.20 | 2.77% | 4.59% | $20,375.20 | 0.19% |
| 4 | Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund;ETF (BSV) | -$1,602.30 | 1.84% | 5.26% | $22,445.00 | 0.07% |
| 5 | iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT) | -$509.50 | 0.86% | 2.79% | $9,923.80 | 0.20% |
| 6 | Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Idx Fd;ETF (VCSH) | -$369.20 | 2.01% | 6.20% | $24,057.40 | 0.07% |
| 7 | VanEck Vectors JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bd ETF (EMLC) | -$278.70 | 5.36% | 8.24% | $5,287.20 | 0.30% |
| 8 | PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (HYS) | -$265.20 | 1.85% | 5.71% | $1,460.20 | 0.56% |
| 9 | SPDR Bbg Barclays Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) | -$161.50 | 1.53% | 5.36% | $3,038.80 | 0.40% |
| 10 | Invesco BulletShares 2019 Corporate Bd ETF (BSCJ) | -$161.30 | 0.69% | 2.80% | $1,133.20 | 0.10% |
| 11 | Invesco Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt ETF (PCY) | -$146.90 | 5.05% | 15.07% | $3,393.00 | 0.50% |
| 12 | Highland/iBoxx Senior Loan ETF (SNLN) | -$122.30 | 1.06% | 1.94% | $263.20 | 0.55% |
| 13 | Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF (IG) | -$120.80 | 4.88% | 10.96% | $120.50 | 0.26% |
| 14 | iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF (LQDH) | -$107.60 | 1.43% | 3.60% | $136.40 | 0.25% |
| 15 | Invesco BulletShares 2019 Hi Yld Corp Bd ETF (BSJJ) | -$100.70 | 0.77% | 3.54% | $855.70 | 0.42% |
| 16 | iShares Intermediate Govt/Credit Bond ETF (GVI) | -$88.40 | 2.53% | 6.73% | $2,077.60 | 0.20% |
| 17 | ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hdg ETF (IGHG) | -$67.10 | 2.36% | 5.70% | $307.80 | 0.30% |
| 18 | Invesco 1-30 Laddered Treasury ETF (PLW) | -$65.90 | 4.48% | 9.88% | $107.40 | 0.25% |
| 19 | PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund (STPZ) | -$65.20 | 1.72% | 3.16% | $748.30 | 0.20% |
| 20 | iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (STIP) | -$64.60 | 1.60% | 3.14% | $2,337.40 | 0.06% |
| 21 | SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Mortgage Backed Bond ETF (MBG) | -$59.40 | 1.97% | 6.21% | $224.40 | 0.06% |
| 22 | iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF (TFLO) | -$40.20 | 0.54% | 2.09% | $588.70 | 0.15% |
| 23 | iShares iBonds Dec 2019 Term Corporate ETF (IBDK) | -$40.00 | 0.68% | 2.80% | $765.90 | 0.10% |
| 24 | FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund (MBSD) | -$39.50 | 1.65% | 4.63% | $30.50 | 0.20% |
| 25 | SPDR Bbg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX) | -$33.10 | 3.64% | 4.78% | $1,123.00 | 0.35% |
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