Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF (BOXA) Alternatives
Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF (BOXA) 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 BOXA. 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 BOXA
BOXA charges 0.23% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BOXA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | BOXA vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | BOXA vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | BOXA vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | BOXA vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | BOXA vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BOXA
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 | BOXA vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | BOXA vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | BOXA vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | BOXA vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | BOXA vs OVB |
Top Performing BOXA Alternatives (YTD)
BOXA 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 | BOXA vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | BOXA vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | BOXA vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | BOXA vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | BOXA vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BOXA
BOXA 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 | BOXA vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | BOXA vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | BOXA vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | BOXA vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | BOXA vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BOXA
BOXA 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 | BOXA vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | BOXA vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | BOXA vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | BOXA vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | BOXA vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Alpha Architect
Most popular Alpha Architect ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.03% | Dec 27, 2022 | BOXA vs BOXX | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 43 | 4.62% | Dec 2, 2015 | BOXA vs QMOM | |
| Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | Options Trading | 41 | 1.10% | Aug 14, 2013 | BOXA vs CAOS | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities | 72 | 7.30% | Oct 22, 2014 | BOXA vs QVAL | |
| Ea Bridgeway Blue Chip ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -3.28% | Nov 17, 2022 | BOXA vs BBLU | |
| Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 92 | 8.42% | Dec 16, 2014 | BOXA vs IVAL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | BOXA vs HIDE | |
| Burney U.S. Factor Rotation ETF | Actively Managed | 72 | -3.26% | Oct 13, 2022 | BOXA vs BRNY | |
| Alpha Architect Global Factor Equity ETF | Multi-factor | 84 | 6.19% | May 2, 2017 | BOXA vs AAVM | |
| Alpha Blue Capital US Small-Mid Cap Dynamic ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -1.83% | Dec 18, 2023 | BOXA vs ABCS |
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