Allspring Broad Market Core Bond ETF (AFIX) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AFIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AFIX
AFIX charges 0.20% annually. There are 22 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.20B | Apr 2007 | AFIX vs BIV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.02B | Dec 2018 | AFIX vs BBAG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 101.75M | Jun 2024 | AFIX vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 550.62M | Jul 2022 | AFIX vs IBTM | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 474.70M | Jun 2023 | AFIX vs IBTO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AFIX
AFIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 34. There are 25 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 96 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | AFIX vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 87 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | AFIX vs JUCY | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | 74 | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | AFIX vs USFI | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 73 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | AFIX vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 70 | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | AFIX vs MYCI |
Top Performing AFIX Alternatives (YTD)
AFIX is at -0.10% YTD. There are 23 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.89% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | AFIX vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.46% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | AFIX vs USDX | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.14% | — | Nov 2025 | AFIX vs DDV | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.68% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | AFIX vs OVB | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.58% | 297.38M | Apr 2018 | AFIX vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AFIX
AFIX has 3.94% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.90% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | AFIX vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.07% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | AFIX vs USDX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.13% | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | AFIX vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.32% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | AFIX vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.62% | 97.82M | Oct 2020 | AFIX vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AFIX
AFIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.10%. There are 40 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | AFIX vs EDGF | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.94% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | AFIX vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | AFIX vs USDX | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | AFIX vs USFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.09% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | AFIX vs BFIX |
Other ETFs from Allspring
The 7 most viewed Allspring ETFs shown here include AINP, AUSM, ASCE and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $423M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | Multisector Bonds | 58 | 1.06% | — | Dec 2024 | AFIX vs AINP | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | Municipal Bonds | 97 | 1.34% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | AFIX vs AUSM | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 77 | 25.79% | 78.82M | Jul 2025 | AFIX vs ASCE | |
| Allspring Core Plus ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 31 | -0.31% | 422.85M | Dec 2024 | AFIX vs APLU | |
| Allspring Special Large Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 44 | 7.79% | 213.70M | Mar 2025 | AFIX vs ASLV | |
| Allspring LT Large Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | 5.86% | 112.50M | Mar 2025 | AFIX vs AGRW | |
| Allspring LT Large Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 9.44% | 7.06M | Jul 2025 | AFIX vs ALRG |
Often Compared With AFIX
Investors most often compare AFIX with VTG, NUAG, FSEC. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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