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BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) 1,035.49 for 

BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) came in at 1,035.49 (Index) for Nov 2 2026, up 0.04% from 1,035.11 the prior day and 0.18% below its level of 1,037.32 one year ago. The series has averaged 990.79 since 2023, reaching a record high of 1,058.54 in June 2026 and a record low of 860.9 in November 2023.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), St. Louis Fed

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Historical Data

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November 2, 20261,035.49
October 30, 20261,035.11
October 29, 20261,033.9
October 28, 20261,032.47
October 27, 20261,033.34
October 26, 20261,031.92
October 23, 20261,030.16
October 22, 20261,033.41
October 21, 20261,025.79
October 20, 20261,025.9
October 19, 20261,024.3
October 16, 20261,028.23
October 15, 20261,028.16
October 14, 20261,022.8
October 13, 20261,021.66
October 12, 20261,021.01
October 9, 20261,020.55
October 8, 20261,021.27
October 7, 20261,018.45
October 6, 20261,018.31
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May 7, 2025979.82
May 6, 2025977.69
May 5, 2025975.9
May 2, 2025976.83
May 1, 2025979.86
April 30, 2025983.61
April 29, 2025985.79
April 28, 2025984.09
April 25, 2025980.98
April 24, 2025976.67
April 23, 2025971.06
April 22, 2025967
April 21, 2025965.15
April 17, 2025970.52
April 16, 2025971.96
April 15, 2025968.13
April 14, 2025965.53
April 11, 2025958.11
April 10, 2025960.28
April 9, 2025964.51

About BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return)

What it measures

The ICE BofA BBB US Corporate Index Total Return series (FRED series BAMLCC0A4BBBTRIV) measures the cumulative total return of US dollar corporate bonds rated BBB, the lowest investment-grade tier. Calculated daily by ICE Data Indices, the series compounds price changes and reinvested interest into an index value, allowing performance comparisons over any window.

Why it matters

BBB is the largest rating bucket in the investment-grade market, and it sits one notch above high yield, so its performance signals how investors price the risk of downgrades into junk territory. Widening stress among BBB issuers has historically foreshadowed broader credit deterioration, and the segment funds a substantial share of US corporate borrowing.

How to read it

Steady appreciation reflects coupon income in calm markets; sharp drawdowns combine rate increases with credit spread widening, and the credit component is larger here than in higher-rated indexes. Comparing this series with the AA index isolates the compensation earned for bearing extra credit risk. Watch for periods when BBB returns lag despite stable Treasuries, an early sign of credit-cycle strain.

Get BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) in Excel

Pull BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) directly into your spreadsheet with a single MarketXLS formula - always current, no copy-pasting:

=CorporateBondIndexBBB()

View the Corporate Bond Index- BBB formula documentation or browse all 100+ Economic Data functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return)?

BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) is 1,035.49 (Index) as of November 2026.

What is the all-time high and low of BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return)?

The highest value on record is 1,058.54 (June 2026) and the lowest is 860.9 (November 2023).

How often is BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) updated?

BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) is published on a daily basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).

How do I get BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) in Excel?

Use the MarketXLS Excel formula =CorporateBondIndexBBB() to pull BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) directly into any cell, with historical values available for analysis.

Basic info
A method of measuring the investment performance and characteristics of the BBB bond market.
RegionUnited States
FrequencyDaily
Last updatedNovember 3, 2026
Seasonal adjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitIndex

Stats
Last Value1,035.49
Latest PeriodNov 2 2026
Last UpdatedNovember 3 2026, 10:03
Value Previous Day1,035.11
Change From Previous Day0.04%
Value 1 Year Ago1,037.32
Change From Year Ago-0.18%
Average Growth Rate6.37%/yr
Record High (Jun 2026)1,058.54
Record Low (Nov 2023)860.9
Long-Term Average990.79
FrequencyDaily
AdjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitIndex

Annual Averages
20261,043.11
20251,003.6
2024948.29
2023898.82

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