Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF (BAMU) Alternatives
Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF (BAMU) belongs to the Ultrashort Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BAMU. 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 BAMU
BAMU charges 1.09% annually. Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BAMU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.07% | Jun 20, 2023 | BAMU vs CLIP | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | BAMU vs VBIL | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | BAMU vs VGUS | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.08% | Jan 10, 2017 | BAMU vs TBLL | |
| iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.08% | Dec 11, 2013 | BAMU vs ICSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BAMU
Among ETFs in the Ultrashort 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | May 26, 2020 | BAMU vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | Jun 21, 2023 | BAMU vs BILZ | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | Jan 10, 2017 | BAMU vs TBLL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | Sep 24, 2020 | BAMU vs BILS | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | 100 | Aug 8, 2022 | BAMU vs TBIL |
Top Performing BAMU Alternatives (YTD)
BAMU alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration ETF | 2.92% | Sep 20, 2021 | BAMU vs CUSD | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF | 1.30% | Aug 29, 2022 | BAMU vs CSHI | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 1.05% | Mar 14, 2023 | BAMU vs FUSI | |
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 1.03% | Dec 27, 2022 | BAMU vs BOXX | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | 0.99% | Aug 9, 2023 | BAMU vs BUXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BAMU
BAMU alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.20% | Jan 10, 2017 | BAMU vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 26, 2020 | BAMU vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 0.21% | Jun 21, 2023 | BAMU vs BILZ | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.24% | Sep 24, 2020 | BAMU vs BILS | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 0.28% | Jul 10, 2018 | BAMU vs OPER |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BAMU
BAMU alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01% | May 26, 2020 | BAMU vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | -0.02% | Jun 21, 2023 | BAMU vs BILZ | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | -0.02% | Jul 10, 2018 | BAMU vs OPER | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | -0.02% | Aug 8, 2022 | BAMU vs TBIL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.03% | Sep 24, 2020 | BAMU vs BILS |
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 | BAMU vs BAMY | |
| Brookstone Dividend Stock ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 12 | 4.34% | Sep 27, 2023 | BAMU vs BAMD | |
| Brookstone Value Stock ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 22 | 0.50% | Sep 26, 2023 | BAMU vs BAMV | |
| Brookstone Growth Stock ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -9.00% | Sep 26, 2023 | BAMU vs BAMG | |
| Brookstone Opportunities ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 54 | -2.42% | Sep 27, 2023 | BAMU vs BAMO | |
| Brookstone Intermediate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 38 | -0.19% | Sep 26, 2023 | BAMU vs BAMB | |
| Brookstone Active ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 61 | -2.54% | Sep 27, 2023 | BAMU vs BAMA |
Often Compared With BAMU
What investors most often compare with BAMU, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.83% | Mar 5, 2024 | BAMU vs NUSB | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.89% | Apr 5, 2018 | BAMU vs PULS | |
| PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.97% | Dec 10, 2019 | BAMU vs EMNT | |
| PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.91% | Nov 16, 2009 | BAMU vs MINT | |
| US Treasury 6 Month Bill ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.81% | Mar 6, 2023 | BAMU vs XBIL | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.90% | Sep 20, 2016 | BAMU vs VRIG |
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