Blackrock Total Return ETF (BRTR) Alternatives
Blackrock Total Return ETF (BRTR) 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 BRTR. 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 BRTR
BRTR charges 0.38% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BRTR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | BRTR vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | BRTR vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | BRTR vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | BRTR vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | BRTR vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BRTR
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 | 83 | Sep 5, 2023 | BRTR vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 82 | Feb 26, 2024 | BRTR vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 81 | Feb 24, 2015 | BRTR vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 79 | Feb 24, 2015 | BRTR vs SYSB | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 74 | Jun 4, 2021 | BRTR vs MBS |
Top Performing BRTR Alternatives (YTD)
BRTR alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.21% | Mar 23, 2021 | BRTR vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.89% | Jan 15, 2025 | BRTR vs BNDS | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.62% | Dec 20, 2021 | BRTR vs KDRN | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.61% | Aug 29, 2022 | BRTR vs BNDI | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.52% | Jun 4, 2021 | BRTR vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BRTR
BRTR 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 | 2.30% | Sep 5, 2023 | BRTR vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | BRTR vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.58% | Jun 4, 2021 | BRTR vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.63% | Dec 2, 2025 | BRTR vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | BRTR vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BRTR
BRTR 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 | BRTR vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | BRTR vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | BRTR vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | BRTR vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | BRTR vs APCB |
Other ETFs from BlackRock
Most popular BlackRock ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Advantage Large Cap Income ETF | Derivative Income | 66 | -0.91% | Sep 26, 2023 | BRTR vs BALI | |
| BlackRock U.S. Equity Factor Rotation ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 70 | -3.16% | Mar 19, 2019 | BRTR vs DYNF | |
| BlackRock AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 98 | 1.03% | Jan 10, 2023 | BRTR vs CLOA | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | Actively Managed, Alternative Energy Equities | 79 | 2.78% | Apr 8, 2021 | BRTR vs LCTD | |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 60 | -0.55% | Oct 4, 2022 | BRTR vs BRLN | |
| Future Tech ETF | Technology Equities, Actively Managed | — | — | Sep 29, 2020 | BRTR vs BTEK | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 86 | -1.47% | Oct 24, 2023 | BRTR vs BLCR | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 44 | -2.42% | May 19, 2023 | BRTR vs BLCV | |
| BlackRock Future Financial and Technology ETF | Financials Equities | 9 | -18.60% | Aug 16, 2022 | BRTR vs BPAY | |
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | Actively Managed, ESG, Sustainable | 54 | -4.34% | Apr 6, 2021 | BRTR vs LCTU |
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