Top 10 Short-Term Bond ETFs by AUM | February 2026

Описание: Looking for the best Short-Term Bond ETFs in 2026? In this episode of Money and Markets Explained, we break down the Top 10 US Short-Term Bond ETFs by Assets Under Management (AUM) as of February 2026.

With potential further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts over 2026, many investors are exploring and rethinking their cash positions. Historically, Short-Term Bond ETFs have outperformed many High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Market Funds over full rate cycles — while still maintaining relatively low interest rate risk and low credit risk. Be sure to pay close attention to the skilled and proven active managers in the Short-Term Bond ETF space.

In this video, we analyze each ETF’s:
✅ Assets Under Management (AUM)
✅ Expense Ratio
✅ Investment Strategy or Description
✅ 30-Day SEC Yield
✅ Historical Returns

We also compare active vs. passive strategies and explain how these ETFs may fit into a cash management, income, or defensive portfolio allocation.

Whether you’re an intermediate investor, income-focused ETF user, or fixed-income allocator, this breakdown will help you evaluate whether Short-Term Bond ETFs deserve a place in your 2026 investment strategy.

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