Allspring Core Plus ETF (APLU) Alternatives
Allspring Core Plus ETF (APLU) 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 APLU. 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 APLU
APLU charges 0.31% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among APLU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 113.90M | Dec 2025 | APLU vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 280.66M | Nov 2016 | APLU vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 36.24B | Jun 2014 | APLU vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 692.52M | Jun 2020 | APLU vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 381.96M | Apr 2014 | APLU vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to APLU
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 | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 94 | 46.38M | Sep 2023 | APLU vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 93 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | APLU vs BNDS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 73 | — | Sep 2024 | APLU vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 60 | 176.05M | Jun 2021 | APLU vs MBS | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 59 | 381.96M | Apr 2014 | APLU vs BYLD |
Top Performing APLU Alternatives (YTD)
APLU alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 3.62% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | APLU vs BNDS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 2.87% | — | Mar 2025 | APLU vs CFIT | |
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 2.20% | 177.88M | Mar 2021 | APLU vs MAMB | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.31% | 167.26M | Aug 2022 | APLU vs BNDI | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.95% | 176.05M | Jun 2021 | APLU vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to APLU
APLU alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.73% | 46.38M | Sep 2023 | APLU vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.39% | — | Sep 2024 | APLU vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.11% | 30.55M | Feb 2024 | APLU vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.16% | 176.05M | Jun 2021 | APLU vs MBS | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.42% | 568.93M | Mar 2022 | APLU vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to APLU
APLU alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.38M | Sep 2023 | APLU vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | — | Sep 2024 | APLU vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.03% | 176.05M | Jun 2021 | APLU vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 30.55M | Feb 2024 | APLU vs CAAA | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -2.22% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | APLU vs KDRN |
Other ETFs from Allspring
Most popular Allspring ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | Multisector Bonds | 69 | 0.74% | — | Dec 2024 | APLU vs AINP | |
| Allspring Broad Market Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 34 | 0.71% | — | Dec 2024 | APLU vs AFIX |
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