iShares USD Green Bond ETF (BGRN) Alternatives
iShares USD Green Bond ETF (BGRN) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BGRN. 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 BGRN
BGRN charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BGRN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | Sep 4, 2018 | BGRN vs BNDW | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 10, 2015 | BGRN vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | May 31, 2013 | BGRN vs BNDX | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | Apr 15, 2025 | BGRN vs AVGB | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Mar 3, 2017 | BGRN vs GRNB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BGRN
Among ETFs in the Global Bonds 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 Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 69 | Nov 10, 2015 | BGRN vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 68 | Apr 5, 2017 | BGRN vs JPIB | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 64 | Mar 3, 2017 | BGRN vs GRNB | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | BGRN vs DGCB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | BGRN vs DFGP |
Top Performing BGRN Alternatives (YTD)
BGRN alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.27% | Nov 10, 2015 | BGRN vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -0.03% | Sep 4, 2018 | BGRN vs BNDW | |
| Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF | -0.11% | Nov 15, 2022 | BGRN vs DFSB | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | BGRN vs BNDX | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | -0.15% | Nov 7, 2023 | BGRN vs DFGP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BGRN
BGRN alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.36% | Apr 15, 2025 | BGRN vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.62% | Nov 10, 2015 | BGRN vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 3.21% | May 31, 2013 | BGRN vs BNDX | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 3.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | BGRN vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 3.53% | Sep 4, 2018 | BGRN vs BNDW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BGRN
BGRN alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | Nov 10, 2015 | BGRN vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | BGRN vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | Sep 4, 2018 | BGRN vs BNDW | |
| SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | -2.85% | Dec 30, 2019 | BGRN vs SPSK | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -2.93% | May 31, 2013 | BGRN vs BNDX |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | BGRN vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | BGRN vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | BGRN vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | BGRN vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | BGRN vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | BGRN vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | BGRN vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | BGRN vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | BGRN vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | BGRN vs ACWI |
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