BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF (BKAG) Alternatives
BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF (BKAG) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BKAG. 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 BKAG
BKAG charges 0.00% annually. Among ETFs in the Total Bond Market category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BKAG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | BKAG vs JAGG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | May 23, 2007 | BKAG vs SPAB | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 14, 2011 | BKAG vs SCHZ | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Sep 22, 2003 | BKAG vs AGG | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | BKAG vs BND |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BKAG
Among ETFs in the Total Bond Market 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 61 | Jul 14, 2011 | BKAG vs SCHZ | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 60 | Sep 22, 2003 | BKAG vs AGG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 60 | May 23, 2007 | BKAG vs SPAB | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 59 | Apr 3, 2007 | BKAG vs BND | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 57 | Dec 12, 2018 | BKAG vs JAGG |
Top Performing BKAG Alternatives (YTD)
BKAG alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.13% | May 23, 2007 | BKAG vs SPAB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.11% | Dec 12, 2018 | BKAG vs JAGG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.05% | Jul 14, 2011 | BKAG vs SCHZ | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | BKAG vs BND | |
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 0.03% | Dec 10, 2025 | BKAG vs BTOT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BKAG
BKAG alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 3.70% | Dec 10, 2025 | BKAG vs BTOT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.29% | May 23, 2007 | BKAG vs SPAB | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.29% | Jul 14, 2011 | BKAG vs SCHZ | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.30% | Apr 3, 2007 | BKAG vs BND | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.37% | Sep 22, 2003 | BKAG vs AGG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BKAG
BKAG alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -2.44% | Apr 3, 2007 | BKAG vs BND | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.51% | Jul 14, 2011 | BKAG vs SCHZ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.52% | May 23, 2007 | BKAG vs SPAB | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.52% | Sep 22, 2003 | BKAG vs AGG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.61% | Dec 12, 2018 | BKAG vs JAGG |
Other ETFs from BNY Mellon
Most popular BNY Mellon ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -4.58% | Apr 9, 2020 | BKAG vs BKLC | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80 | 0.94% | Apr 24, 2020 | BKAG vs BKIE | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | Energy Equities | 94 | 10.41% | Nov 2, 2022 | BKAG vs BKGI | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 85 | 5.83% | Apr 24, 2020 | BKAG vs BKEM | |
| BNY Mellon High Yield Beta ETF | High Yield Bonds | 73 | -0.33% | Apr 24, 2020 | BKAG vs BKHY | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 48 | 1.26% | Apr 9, 2020 | BKAG vs BKMC | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 62 | 1.26% | Apr 9, 2020 | BKAG vs BKSE | |
| BNY Mellon Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.73% | Aug 9, 2021 | BKAG vs BKUI | |
| BNY Mellon Concentrated International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20 | -4.07% | Dec 6, 2021 | BKAG vs BKCI | |
| BNY Mellon Dynamic Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 61 | 2.21% | Nov 1, 2024 | BKAG vs BKDV |
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