ActivePassive Core Bond ETF (APCB) Alternatives
ActivePassive Core Bond ETF (APCB) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with APCB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to APCB
APCB charges 0.36% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among APCB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | APCB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | APCB vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | APCB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | APCB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | APCB vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to APCB
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | APCB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | APCB vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | APCB vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | APCB vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | APCB vs BNDS |
Top Performing APCB Alternatives (YTD)
APCB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | APCB vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | APCB vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | APCB vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | APCB vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | APCB vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to APCB
APCB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | APCB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | APCB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | APCB vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | APCB vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | APCB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to APCB
APCB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | Feb 26, 2024 | APCB vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | APCB vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | APCB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | APCB vs IUSB | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.54% | Jun 4, 2021 | APCB vs MBS |
Other ETFs from ActivePassive
Most popular ActivePassive ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActivePassive U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -3.82% | May 2, 2023 | APCB vs APUE | |
| ActivePassive International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | -0.73% | May 2, 2023 | APCB vs APIE | |
| ActivePassive Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 61 | -0.44% | May 2, 2023 | APCB vs APMU |
Often Compared With APCB
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