Build Bond Innovation ETF (BFIX) 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 BFIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BFIX
BFIX charges 0.45% annually. There are 48 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 122.30M | Jul 2025 | BFIX vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.03B | Dec 2018 | BFIX vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.20B | Apr 2007 | BFIX vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 469.02M | Jun 2023 | BFIX vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 549.87M | Jul 2022 | BFIX vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BFIX
BFIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 6 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 95 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | BFIX vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 77 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | BFIX vs JUCY | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 65 | 34.53M | Sep 2024 | BFIX vs MYCI | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 62 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | BFIX vs EDGF | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 52 | 297.30M | Apr 2018 | BFIX vs HTAB |
Top Performing BFIX Alternatives (YTD)
BFIX is at 0.67% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.55% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | BFIX vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.53% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | BFIX vs JUCY | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.12% | — | Nov 2025 | BFIX vs DDV | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.07% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | BFIX vs OVB | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.64% | 297.30M | Apr 2018 | BFIX vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BFIX
BFIX has 2.86% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.89% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | BFIX vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.07% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | BFIX vs USDX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.18% | 34.53M | Sep 2024 | BFIX vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.34% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | BFIX vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.62% | 98.88M | Oct 2020 | BFIX vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BFIX
BFIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.99%. There are 3 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | BFIX vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | BFIX vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.94% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | BFIX vs JUCY | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | -1.56% | 34.53M | Sep 2024 | BFIX vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | -1.64% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | BFIX vs FCBD |
Often Compared With BFIX
Investors most often compare BFIX with OOSP, KPRO, NPFI. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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