BNY Mellon Core Plus ETF (BCPL) 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 BCPL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BCPL
BCPL charges 0.40% annually. There are 31 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 128.00M | Dec 2025 | BCPL vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 274.69M | Nov 2016 | BCPL vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 43.00B | Jun 2014 | BCPL vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 709.92M | Jun 2020 | BCPL vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 447.20M | Apr 2014 | BCPL vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCPL
Among 51 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 88 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | BCPL vs BNDS | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 85 | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | BCPL vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 60 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | BCPL vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 59 | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | BCPL vs MBS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 54 | — | Mar 2025 | BCPL vs CFIT |
Top Performing BCPL Alternatives (YTD)
Among 55 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 4.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 4.43% | — | Mar 2025 | BCPL vs CFIT | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.31% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | BCPL vs BNDS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 1.18% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | BCPL vs SJCP | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.03% | 185.58M | Aug 2022 | BCPL vs BNDI | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 0.93% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | BCPL vs ZHOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCPL
BCPL has 3.94% 1-year volatility. There are 43 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.60% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | BCPL vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.47% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | BCPL vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.74% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | BCPL vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.07% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | BCPL vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.15% | 735.65M | Mar 2022 | BCPL vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCPL
Among 51 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | BCPL vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | BCPL vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | BCPL vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | BCPL vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | BCPL vs MBS |
Other ETFs from BNY Mellon
The 10 most viewed BNY Mellon ETFs shown here include BKLC, BKIE, BKAG and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $5B.
Often Compared With BCPL
Investors most often compare BCPL with BKCI, TOTL, APCB. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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