Brookstone Intermediate Bond ETF (BAMB) Alternatives
Brookstone Intermediate Bond ETF (BAMB) 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 BAMB. 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 BAMB
BAMB charges 1.09% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BAMB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | BAMB vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | BAMB vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | BAMB vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | BAMB vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | BAMB vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BAMB
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | BAMB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | BAMB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | BAMB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | BAMB vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | BAMB vs OVB |
Top Performing BAMB Alternatives (YTD)
BAMB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.80% | Oct 31, 2022 | BAMB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | BAMB vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | BAMB vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | BAMB vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | BAMB vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BAMB
BAMB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | BAMB vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | BAMB vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | BAMB vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | BAMB vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | BAMB vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BAMB
BAMB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | BAMB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | BAMB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | BAMB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | BAMB vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | BAMB vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Brookstone
Most popular Brookstone ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Yield ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 91 | -0.46% | Sep 27, 2023 | BAMB vs BAMY | |
| Brookstone Dividend Stock ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 12 | 4.34% | Sep 27, 2023 | BAMB vs BAMD | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.60% | Sep 26, 2023 | BAMB vs BAMU | |
| Brookstone Value Stock ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 22 | 0.50% | Sep 26, 2023 | BAMB vs BAMV | |
| Brookstone Growth Stock ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -9.00% | Sep 26, 2023 | BAMB vs BAMG | |
| Brookstone Opportunities ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 54 | -2.42% | Sep 27, 2023 | BAMB vs BAMO | |
| Brookstone Active ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 61 | -2.54% | Sep 27, 2023 | BAMB vs BAMA |
Often Compared With BAMB
What investors most often compare with BAMB, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Etf Trust - Mortgage ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 66 | 0.28% | Mar 31, 2023 | BAMB vs DMBS | |
| WisdomTree Voya Yield Enchanced USD Universal Bond... | Intermediate Core Bond | 60 | -0.12% | Feb 3, 2023 | BAMB vs UNIY | |
| Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 45 | 0.26% | Mar 2, 2021 | BAMB vs FSEC | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 42 | -0.02% | Jun 27, 2023 | BAMB vs IBTO |
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