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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BNDP
BNDP charges 0.05% annually. No ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 42.71B | Jun 2014 | BNDP vs IUSB | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 276.82M | Nov 2016 | BNDP vs IMTB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 714.90M | Jun 2020 | BNDP vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 450.15M | Apr 2014 | BNDP vs BYLD | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | 0.20% | 1.60B | Dec 2023 | BNDP vs VPLS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNDP
Among 52 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 91 | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | BNDP vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 89 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | BNDP vs BNDS | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 74 | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | BNDP vs MBS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 64 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | BNDP vs SJCP | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 59 | — | Mar 2025 | BNDP vs CFIT |
Top Performing BNDP Alternatives (YTD)
BNDP is at -0.11% YTD. There are 39 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.73% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | BNDP vs BNDS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 4.23% | — | Mar 2025 | BNDP vs CFIT | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.00% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | BNDP vs ZHOG | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.97% | 186.26M | Aug 2022 | BNDP vs BNDI | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.96% | 450.15M | Apr 2014 | BNDP vs BYLD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNDP
BNDP has 3.70% 1-year volatility. There are 24 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.58% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | BNDP vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.53% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | BNDP vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.76% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | BNDP vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.09% | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | BNDP vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.23% | 733.52M | Mar 2022 | BNDP vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNDP
Among 52 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | BNDP vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | BNDP vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | BNDP vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | BNDP vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | BNDP vs MBS |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.45% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | BNDP vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 10.96% | 2.30T | May 2001 | BNDP vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 22.94% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | BNDP vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 56 | 11.67% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | BNDP vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 6.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | BNDP vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.12% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | BNDP vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 83 | 13.44% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | BNDP vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | -0.17% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | BNDP vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 66 | 9.40% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | BNDP vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 16.06% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | BNDP vs VTV |
Often Compared With BNDP
Investors most often compare BNDP with VCIT, NCPB, OACP. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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