Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF (BNDS) Alternatives
Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF (BNDS) 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 BNDS. 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 BNDS
BNDS charges 0.81% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BNDS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | BNDS vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | BNDS vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | BNDS vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | BNDS vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | BNDS vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNDS
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 | BNDS vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | BNDS vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | BNDS vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | BNDS vs SYSB | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 77 | Jun 4, 2021 | BNDS vs MBS |
Top Performing BNDS Alternatives (YTD)
BNDS 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 | BNDS vs MAMB | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | BNDS vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | BNDS vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | BNDS vs MBS | |
| JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF | 0.23% | Jan 28, 2019 | BNDS vs JCPB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNDS
BNDS 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 | BNDS vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | BNDS vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | BNDS vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | BNDS vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | BNDS vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNDS
BNDS 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 | BNDS vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | BNDS vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | BNDS vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | BNDS vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | BNDS vs APCB |
Other ETFs from InfraCap
Most popular InfraCap ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF | Actively Managed | 51 | -2.78% | Dec 28, 2021 | BNDS vs ICAP | |
| Infracap Small Cap Income ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 39 | -1.52% | Dec 11, 2023 | BNDS vs SCAP |
Often Compared With BNDS
What investors most often compare with BNDS, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 53 | 0.02% | Dec 18, 2024 | BNDS vs JHCP | |
| PIMCO Active Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 60 | -0.02% | Mar 1, 2012 | BNDS vs BOND | |
| OneAscent Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 56 | -0.38% | Mar 30, 2022 | BNDS vs OACP |
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