Avantis Credit ETF (AVGB) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AVGB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AVGB
AVGB charges 0.19% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | AVGB vs BNDW | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 10.73B | Nov 2015 | AVGB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 122.00B | May 2013 | AVGB vs BNDX | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.86B | Sep 2025 | AVGB vs NXUS | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 0.20% | 1.06B | Nov 2023 | AVGB vs DGCB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AVGB
AVGB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. No ETFs in the Global Bonds category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 49.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 49 | 485.15M | Nov 2018 | AVGB vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 45 | 182.82M | Mar 2017 | AVGB vs GRNB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 44 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | AVGB vs FOPC | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 43 | 1.06B | Nov 2023 | AVGB vs DGCB | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 39 | 2.03B | Apr 2017 | AVGB vs JPIB |
Top Performing AVGB Alternatives (YTD)
AVGB is at 1.26% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.92%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.92% | 2.80B | Jun 2025 | AVGB vs GGOV | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 2.09% | 2.62B | Nov 2023 | AVGB vs DFGP | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 2.06% | 1.06B | Nov 2023 | AVGB vs DGCB | |
| Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETF | 1.98% | 1.60B | Nov 2023 | AVGB vs DFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 1.97% | 28.89M | Nov 2025 | AVGB vs TMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AVGB
AVGB has 2.51% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Global Bonds category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 2.87%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.87% | 10.73B | Nov 2015 | AVGB vs IAGG | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.89% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | AVGB vs FOPC | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.91% | 28.89M | Nov 2025 | AVGB vs TMSF | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.96% | 485.15M | Nov 2018 | AVGB vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 2.98% | 182.82M | Mar 2017 | AVGB vs GRNB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AVGB
AVGB has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.12%. No ETFs in the Global Bonds category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | -2.18% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | AVGB vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | 485.15M | Nov 2018 | AVGB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 10.73B | Nov 2015 | AVGB vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | 182.82M | Mar 2017 | AVGB vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | AVGB vs BNDW |
Other ETFs from Avantis
The 10 most viewed Avantis ETFs shown here include AVUV, AVDV, AVUS and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $26B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 85 | 22.51% | 26.41B | Sep 2019 | AVGB vs AVUV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 79 | 12.51% | 19.44B | Sep 2019 | AVGB vs AVDV | |
| Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 84 | 13.91% | 12.71B | Sep 2019 | AVGB vs AVUS | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 21.54% | 12.01B | Sep 2021 | AVGB vs AVLV | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 72 | 24.95% | 24.32B | Sep 2019 | AVGB vs AVEM | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets ETF | Global Equities | 84 | 15.42% | 946.39M | Sep 2022 | AVGB vs AVGE | |
| Avantis International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | 9.84% | 16.33B | Sep 2019 | AVGB vs AVDE | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | Global Equities | 89 | 17.14% | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | AVGB vs AVGV | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 45 | 12.08% | 1.40B | Sep 2021 | AVGB vs AVES | |
| Avantis All International Markets Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 68 | 12.84% | 638.61M | Jun 2023 | AVGB vs AVNM |
Often Compared With AVGB
Investors most often compare AVGB with DFSB, AVIV, KORP. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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