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BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) 1,033.87 for 

BBB US Corporate Bond Index (Total Return) came in at 1,033.87 (Index) for Sep 18 2026, down 0.36% from 1,037.56 the prior day and 0.08% below its level of 1,034.7 one year ago. The series has averaged 983.77 since 2023, reaching a record high of 1,058.54 in June 2026 and a record low of 839.09 in October 2023.

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

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Historical Data

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September 18, 20261,033.87
September 17, 20261,037.56
September 16, 20261,032.55
September 15, 20261,031.56
September 14, 20261,032.36
September 11, 20261,033.05
September 10, 20261,033.9
September 9, 20261,040.11
September 8, 20261,041.99
September 7, 20261,042.51
September 4, 20261,042.06
September 3, 20261,042.15
September 2, 20261,041.15
September 1, 20261,040.76
August 31, 20261,043.76
August 28, 20261,044.76
August 27, 20261,047.44
August 26, 20261,047.79
August 25, 20261,048.45
August 24, 20261,043.55
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March 24, 2025982.39
March 21, 2025985.69
March 20, 2025987.73
March 19, 2025986.57
March 18, 2025982.91
March 17, 2025981.74
March 14, 2025979.83
March 13, 2025980.71
March 12, 2025979.51
March 11, 2025981.9
March 10, 2025986.56
March 7, 2025982.83
March 6, 2025984.73
March 5, 2025985.83
March 4, 2025988.18
March 3, 2025991.64
February 28, 2025989.35
February 27, 2025986.5
February 26, 2025988.58
February 25, 2025986.64

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 1,033.87 (Index) as of September 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 839.09 (October 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 updatedSeptember 21, 2026
Seasonal adjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitIndex

Stats
Last Value1,033.87
Latest PeriodSep 18 2026
Last UpdatedSeptember 21 2026, 09:20
Value Previous Day1,037.56
Change From Previous Day-0.36%
Value 1 Year Ago1,034.7
Change From Year Ago-0.08%
Average Growth Rate6.00%/yr
Record High (Jun 2026)1,058.54
Record Low (Oct 2023)839.09
Long-Term Average983.77
FrequencyDaily
AdjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitIndex

Annual Averages
20261,045.98
20251,003.6
2024948.29
2023878.21

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