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The Best Nontraditional Bonds ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Nontraditional Bonds ETFs.

Number of ETFs
22
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.79%
Avg. Dividend Yield
5.68%
Avg. 1 Year Return
3.67%
Median Risk/Return Score
44 / 100
The Best Nontraditional Bonds ETFs

22 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Abacus Flexible Bond Leaders ETFNontraditional BondsDec 7, 20200.62%
0.86%
5.16%
36
WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon...Nontraditional BondsDec 18, 20130.23%
2.24%
3.22%
4.00%
81
RH Hedged Multi-Asset Income ETFNontraditional BondsOct 2, 20091.29%
0.32%
11.45%
19
DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETFNontraditional Bonds, Corporate BondsFeb 28, 20250.40%
1.43%
4.86%
79
Ocean Park Diversified Income ETFNontraditional BondsJul 10, 20241.03%
2.61%
3.82%
49
Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETFNontraditional BondsNov 29, 20221.04%
1.58%
8.20%
36
Fidelity Tactical Bond ETFNontraditional BondsJan 24, 20230.55%
1.84%
4.99%
44
Strategy Shares Gold-Hedged Bond ETFNontraditional BondsMay 17, 20210.79%
-22.16%
0.24%
Strategy Shares Gold-Hedged Bond ETFNontraditional BondsMay 17, 20210.79%
-26.33%
9.99%
7
NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETFNontraditional BondsSep 27, 20240.68%
1.72%
8.35%
76
Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETFNontraditional BondsJan 10, 20240.85%0.00%
Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETFNontraditional BondsMar 31, 20251.58%
2.45%
8.22%
96
JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETFNontraditional BondsSep 26, 20250.45%
2.31%
3.26%
Simplify Kayne Anderson Energy and Infrastructure ...Nontraditional BondsMay 27, 20250.76%
2.69%
6.93%
86
SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETFNontraditional BondsSep 27, 20210.55%
1.76%
6.25%
54
Simplify Bond Bull ETFNontraditional BondsDec 9, 20240.50%
10.51%
4.38%
5
FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate H...Nontraditional BondsSep 30, 20211.13%
2.95%
5.43%
27
Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETFNontraditional BondsFeb 7, 20230.97%
6.14%
3.02%
58
Cboe Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETFNontraditional BondsFeb 2, 20230.85%
2.52%
1.37%
17
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed In...Nontraditional BondsSep 28, 20210.81%
1.00%
3.34%
30

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Best Nontraditional Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Nontraditional Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ILS (96) and KNRG (86). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Nontraditional Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Nontraditional Bonds ETFs is GOLY (5.25%). Across the lineup, Nontraditional Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 3.67% and an average 5-year return of 2.82%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Lowest-Cost Nontraditional Bonds ETFs

The top Nontraditional Bonds ETFs is AGZD (0.23%). With an average expense ratio of 0.79%, Nontraditional Bonds ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon...0.23%116.65MDec 2013
DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF0.40%116.29MFeb 2025
JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF0.45%1.35BSep 2025
Simplify Bond Bull ETF0.50%55.55MDec 2024
Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF0.55%36.89MJan 2023

Highest-Yield Nontraditional Bonds ETFs

The top Nontraditional Bonds ETFs is VPC (16.71%). Across the lineup, Nontraditional Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.68%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Virtus Private Credit ETF16.71%31.40MFeb 2019
RH Hedged Multi-Asset Income ETF11.45%36.36MOct 2009
Strategy Shares Gold-Hedged Bond ETF9.99%122.76MMay 2021
NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF8.35%222.30MSep 2024
Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF8.22%16.11MMar 2025

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