Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF (BOXX) Alternatives
Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF (BOXX) belongs to the Ultrashort Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BOXX. 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 BOXX
BOXX charges 0.19% annually. Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BOXX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.07% | Jun 20, 2023 | BOXX vs CLIP | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | BOXX vs VGUS | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | BOXX vs VBIL | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.08% | Jan 10, 2017 | BOXX vs TBLL | |
| iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.08% | Dec 11, 2013 | BOXX vs ICSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BOXX
Among ETFs in the Ultrashort 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | May 26, 2020 | BOXX vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | Jun 21, 2023 | BOXX vs BILZ | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | Jan 10, 2017 | BOXX vs TBLL | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 100 | Jul 10, 2018 | BOXX vs OPER | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | Sep 24, 2020 | BOXX vs BILS |
Top Performing BOXX Alternatives (YTD)
BOXX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration ETF | 2.92% | Sep 20, 2021 | BOXX vs CUSD | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF | 1.30% | Aug 29, 2022 | BOXX vs CSHI | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 1.03% | Mar 14, 2023 | BOXX vs FUSI | |
| PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG ETF | 1.02% | Dec 10, 2019 | BOXX vs EMNT | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | 0.99% | Aug 9, 2023 | BOXX vs BUXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BOXX
BOXX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.20% | Jan 10, 2017 | BOXX vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 26, 2020 | BOXX vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 0.21% | Jun 21, 2023 | BOXX vs BILZ | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.24% | Sep 24, 2020 | BOXX vs BILS | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 0.26% | Jul 10, 2018 | BOXX vs OPER |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BOXX
BOXX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01% | May 26, 2020 | BOXX vs SGOV | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | -0.02% | Aug 8, 2022 | BOXX vs TBIL | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | -0.02% | Jun 21, 2023 | BOXX vs BILZ | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | -0.02% | Jul 10, 2018 | BOXX vs OPER | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.03% | Sep 24, 2020 | BOXX vs BILS |
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