This asset class covers bonds with durations broadly in the one- to three-year range, balancing income generation with limited price volatility. Short-term ETFs mix Treasuries, agencies, and investment-grade corporates to manage reinvestment and rate risk.
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSV (Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF) | 0.37% | 3.51% | 4.41% | 1.62% | 1.81% | 1.16% | NA | … | … |
| SHY (iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF) | 0.50% | 3.20% | 4.04% | 1.73% | 1.68% | 1.31% | 1.99% | … | … |
| VGSH (Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF) | 0.54% | 3.31% | 4.15% | 1.83% | 1.75% | 1.37% | NA | … | … |
| SCHO (Schwab Short-Term US Treasury ETF) | 0.50% | 3.35% | 4.16% | 1.82% | 1.74% | 1.37% | NA | … | … |
| STIP (iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF) | 2.01% | 4.53% | 5.18% | 3.36% | 3.13% | 2.17% | NA | … | … |
| SPSB (SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF) | 0.97% | 4.30% | 5.33% | 2.70% | NA | NA | NA | … | … |
| FLOT (iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF) | 1.81% | 4.81% | 5.58% | 4.19% | 3.02% | NA | NA | … | … |
| SPTS (SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF) | 0.52% | 3.31% | 4.19% | 1.87% | 1.54% | NA | NA | … | … |
| DFSD (Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF) | 0.73% | 4.12% | 5.37% | NA | NA | NA | NA | … | … |
| FLTR (VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF) | 1.96% | 5.30% | 6.10% | 4.53% | 3.50% | 2.55% | NA | … | … |
| LDUR (PIMCO Enhanced Low Duration Active ETF) | 0.92% | 4.22% | 5.39% | 2.39% | 2.59% | NA | NA | … | … |
Data as of 06/04/2026, Common starting date is 11/16/2021
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