Intermediate Core-Plus Bond ETFs and funds hold a diversified portfolio of investment-grade bonds with intermediate maturities, while adding ("plus") a flexible allocation to higher-yielding sectors such as high-yield corporates, emerging market debt, or securitized credit. This approach seeks to enhance income and total return relative to a core bond fund, accepting modestly higher credit risk in pursuit of greater yield.

Intermediate Core-Plus Bond

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BNDS

The F/m Opportunistic Income ETF (ZHOG) is an actively managed fund that invests in perceived undervalued sectors and securities within the U.S. fixed income market, without limitations on maturity or credit quality.

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ZHOG

The SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF is an actively managed bond ETF seeking total return and income through a core-plus fixed income portfolio.

SJCP

The Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF (CFIT) tactically selects fixed income securities globally based on current price trends across various categories, investing in segments showing an uptrend and shifting to U.S. Treasury Bills during downtrends.

Symbol	Name	Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	Sharpe Ratio (5Y)	Sharpe Ratio (10Y)	Risk / Return Rank
BNDS	Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF	3.07	—	—	87
ZHOG	F/m Opportunistic Income ETF	2.93	—	—	89
MBS	Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF	2.19	—	—	72
SJCP	SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF	1.72	—	—	60
CFIT	Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF	1.69	—	—	57

Top Intermediate Core-Plus Bond ETFs by Sharpe Ratio

Top Intermediate Core-Plus Bond ETFs by Sharpe Ratio