BNY Mellon Active Core Bond ETF (BKFI) 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 BKFI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BKFI
BKFI charges 0.40% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.02B | Dec 2018 | BKFI vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.20B | Apr 2007 | BKFI vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 550.62M | Jul 2022 | BKFI vs IBTM | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 474.70M | Jun 2023 | BKFI vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 101.75M | Jun 2024 | BKFI vs IBGA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BKFI
Among 53 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 96 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | BKFI vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 87 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | BKFI vs JUCY | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 75 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | BKFI vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 72 | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | BKFI vs MYCI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | 68 | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | BKFI vs USFI |
Top Performing BKFI Alternatives (YTD)
Among 59 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 2.99%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.99% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | BKFI vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.44% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | BKFI vs USDX | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.38% | — | Nov 2025 | BKFI vs DDV | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.23% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | BKFI vs OVB | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.60% | 297.38M | Apr 2018 | BKFI vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BKFI
BKFI has 4.17% 1-year volatility. There are 51 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.90% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | BKFI vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.09% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | BKFI vs USDX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.12% | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | BKFI vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.32% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | BKFI vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.60% | 97.82M | Oct 2020 | BKFI vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BKFI
Among 53 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | BKFI vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | BKFI vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.94% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | BKFI vs JUCY | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | BKFI vs USFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.09% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | BKFI vs BFIX |
Other ETFs from BNY Mellon
The 10 most viewed BNY Mellon ETFs shown here include BKLC, BKIE, BKAG and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $5B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 11.33% | 5.48B | Apr 2020 | BKFI vs BKLC | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50 | 10.33% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | BKFI vs BKIE | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 30 | 0.18% | 2.15B | Apr 2020 | BKFI vs BKAG | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | Energy Equities | 67 | 12.36% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | BKFI vs BKGI | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 72 | 24.62% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | BKFI vs BKEM | |
| BNY Mellon High Yield Beta ETF | High Yield Bonds | 70 | 2.18% | 158.50M | Apr 2020 | BKFI vs BKHY | |
| BNY Mellon Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.70% | 573.14M | Aug 2021 | BKFI vs BKUI | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 42 | 12.23% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | BKFI vs BKMC | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 69 | 18.72% | 86.25M | Apr 2020 | BKFI vs BKSE | |
| BNY Mellon Dynamic Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 83 | 16.47% | 1.70B | Nov 2024 | BKFI vs BKDV |
Often Compared With BKFI
Investors most often compare BKFI with BKCI, DBE, OILK. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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