Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP) Alternatives
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BNDP. 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 BNDP
BNDP charges 0.05% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BNDP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | BNDP vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | BNDP vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | BNDP vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | BNDP vs BYLD | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | 0.20% | Dec 7, 2023 | BNDP vs VPLS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNDP
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | BNDP vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | BNDP vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | BNDP vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | BNDP vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | BNDP vs BNDS |
Top Performing BNDP Alternatives (YTD)
BNDP alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | BNDP vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | BNDP vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | BNDP vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | BNDP vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | BNDP vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNDP
BNDP alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | BNDP vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | BNDP vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | BNDP vs MBS | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | BNDP vs DBND | |
| State Street DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF | 3.76% | Feb 23, 2015 | BNDP vs TOTL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNDP
BNDP alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | Feb 26, 2024 | BNDP vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | BNDP vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | BNDP vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | BNDP vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | BNDP vs APCB |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | BNDP vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | BNDP vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | BNDP vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | BNDP vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | BNDP vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | BNDP vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | BNDP vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | BNDP vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | BNDP vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | BNDP vs VTV |
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