Build Bond Innovation ETF (BFIX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BFIX
BFIX charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BFIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | BFIX vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | BFIX vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | BFIX vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | BFIX vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | BFIX vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BFIX
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 | BFIX vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | BFIX vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | BFIX vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | BFIX vs OVB | |
| Schwab Core Bond ETF | 67 | Feb 4, 2025 | BFIX vs SCCR |
Top Performing BFIX Alternatives (YTD)
BFIX 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 | BFIX vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | BFIX vs OVB | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | BFIX vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | BFIX vs PCRB | |
| Allspring Broad Market Core Bond ETF | 0.29% | Dec 4, 2024 | BFIX vs AFIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BFIX
BFIX 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 | BFIX vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | BFIX vs PIFI | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | BFIX vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | BFIX vs VTG | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.86% | Oct 31, 2022 | BFIX vs JUCY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BFIX
BFIX 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 | BFIX vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | BFIX vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | BFIX vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | BFIX vs PCRB | |
| iShares ESG Aware US Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.49% | Oct 18, 2018 | BFIX vs EAGG |
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