3 Best Bond ETFs for Income-Seeking Investors amid Ongoing Volatility

2026-03-09 17:03:18

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As investors grapple with stock market volatility amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, they can add bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to their portfolios to ensure steady income. Bond ETFs offer the benefit of diversification at low cost. Here, we will look at three bond ETFs with lucrative dividend yields: Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF EVTR >-0.01% ▼ , PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF CORP +0.11% ▲ , and Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF HYLB +0.12% ▲ .

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Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR)

The EVTR ETF offers exposure to a diversified mix of investment-grade fixed-income securities, along with opportunistic investments in higher-yielding fixed-income securities. EVTR provides strategic allocation across various sectors and issuers, enhancing its resilience to market volatility and making it a suitable choice for those seeking to bolster their portfolios with a reliable and versatile fixed-income component.

Interestingly, the EVTR ETF has paid $2.341 per share in dividends over the past year. It offers an attractive yield of 4.55%.

Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF (CORP)

The CORP ETF offers exposure to U.S.-dollar-denominated investment-grade corporate debt securities, with at least one year remaining to final maturity. The fund’s strategic allocation across short, medium, and long-term maturities enables it to effectively manage interest rate risk while optimizing yield potential.

The CORP ETF has paid about $4.69 per share in dividends over the past year. It offers a dividend yield of 4.8%.

Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYLB)

The HYLB ETF tracks the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index and aims to deliver solid returns by tapping into the high-yield sector, known for offering potentially higher income compared to traditional investment-grade bonds.

With dividends of more than $2.3215 per share paid over the past year, the HYLB ETF offers a yield of 6.37%.

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