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
- 5.67%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 3.34%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 38 / 100
The Best Nontraditional Bonds ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund | Nontraditional Bonds | Jan 23, 2020 | — | 2.18% | — | 4.42% | 41 | ||||||||
| CI Marret Alternative Enhanced Yield Fund | Nontraditional Bonds | May 14, 2020 | — | 2.62% | — | 4.36% | 66 |
Best Nontraditional Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Nontraditional Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ILS (96) and AGZD (86).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 96 | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 86 | 116.30M | Dec 2013 | |
| Simplify Kayne Anderson Energy and Infrastructure ... | 85 | 150.32M | May 2025 | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 79 | 116.29M | Feb 2025 | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | 74 | 223.71M | Sep 2024 |
Best-Performing Nontraditional Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Nontraditional Bonds ETFs is GOLY (5.18%).
Across the lineup, Nontraditional Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 3.34% and an average 5-year return of 2.84%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy Shares Gold-Hedged Bond ETF | 5.18% | 122.76M | May 2021 | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 4.36% | 116.30M | Dec 2013 | |
| First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | 2.83% | 3.29B | Jun 2018 | |
| Abacus Flexible Bond Leaders ETF | 0.97% | 2.44M | Dec 2020 | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | 0.87% | 29.80M | Feb 2019 |
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.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 0.23% | 116.30M | Dec 2013 | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 0.40% | 116.29M | Feb 2025 | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 0.45% | 1.38B | Sep 2025 | |
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 0.50% | 55.76M | Dec 2024 | |
| Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF | 0.55% | 36.89M | Jan 2023 |
Highest-Yield Nontraditional Bonds ETFs
The top Nontraditional Bonds ETFs is VPC (16.27%).
Across the lineup, Nontraditional Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.67%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | 16.27% | 29.80M | Feb 2019 | |
| RH Hedged Multi-Asset Income ETF | 11.80% | 36.36M | Oct 2009 | |
| Strategy Shares Gold-Hedged Bond ETF | 9.97% | 122.76M | May 2021 | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | 8.33% | 223.71M | Sep 2024 | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 8.22% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 |
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