FlexShares Core Select Bond Fund (BNDC) Alternatives
FlexShares Core Select Bond Fund (BNDC) 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 BNDC. 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 BNDC
BNDC charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BNDC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | BNDC vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | BNDC vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | BNDC vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | BNDC vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | BNDC vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNDC
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 | BNDC vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | BNDC vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | BNDC vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | BNDC vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | BNDC vs OVB |
Top Performing BNDC Alternatives (YTD)
BNDC 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 | BNDC vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | BNDC vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | BNDC vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | BNDC vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | BNDC vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNDC
BNDC 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 | BNDC vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | BNDC vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | BNDC vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | BNDC vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | BNDC vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNDC
BNDC 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 | BNDC vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | BNDC vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | BNDC vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | BNDC vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | BNDC vs PCRB |
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