Capital Group Core Bond ETF (CGCB) Alternatives
Capital Group Core Bond ETF (CGCB) 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 CGCB. 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 CGCB
CGCB charges 0.27% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CGCB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | CGCB vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | CGCB vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | CGCB vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | CGCB vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | CGCB vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CGCB
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 | CGCB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | CGCB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | CGCB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | CGCB vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | CGCB vs OVB |
Top Performing CGCB Alternatives (YTD)
CGCB 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 | CGCB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | CGCB vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | CGCB vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | CGCB vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | CGCB vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CGCB
CGCB 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 | CGCB vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | CGCB vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | CGCB vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | CGCB vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | CGCB vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CGCB
CGCB 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 | CGCB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | CGCB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | CGCB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | CGCB vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | CGCB vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Capital Group
Most popular Capital Group ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 78 | -2.26% | Feb 22, 2022 | CGCB vs CGDV | |
| Capital Group Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 48 | -9.62% | Feb 22, 2022 | CGCB vs CGGR | |
| Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 1.13% | Sep 26, 2023 | CGCB vs CGDG | |
| Capital Group Core Plus Income ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 65 | -0.21% | Feb 22, 2022 | CGCB vs CGCP | |
| Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 67 | -2.24% | Sep 26, 2023 | CGCB vs CGBL | |
| Capital Group U.S. Multi-Sector Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 72 | -0.24% | Oct 25, 2022 | CGCB vs CGMS | |
| Capital Group Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -4.27% | Feb 22, 2022 | CGCB vs CGUS | |
| Capital Group Conservative Equity ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | -1.79% | Jun 25, 2024 | CGCB vs CGCV | |
| Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | Global Equities | 64 | -3.69% | Feb 22, 2022 | CGCB vs CGGO | |
| Capital Group International Core Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 1.95% | Jun 25, 2024 | CGCB vs CGIC |
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