AB Core Bond ETF (CORB) 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 CORB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CORB
CORB charges 0.28% annually. There are 32 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.20B | Apr 2007 | CORB vs BIV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.02B | Dec 2018 | CORB vs BBAG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 550.62M | Jul 2022 | CORB vs IBTM | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 474.70M | Jun 2023 | CORB vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 101.75M | Jun 2024 | CORB vs IBGA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CORB
Among 53 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 96 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | CORB vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 87 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | CORB vs JUCY | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | 74 | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | CORB vs USFI | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 73 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | CORB vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 70 | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | CORB vs MYCI |
Top Performing CORB Alternatives (YTD)
CORB is at -0.50% YTD. There are 46 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.89% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | CORB vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.46% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | CORB vs USDX | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.14% | — | Nov 2025 | CORB vs DDV | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.68% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | CORB vs OVB | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.58% | 297.38M | Apr 2018 | CORB vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CORB
CORB has 4.10% 1-year volatility. There are 47 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.90% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | CORB vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.07% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | CORB vs USDX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.13% | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | CORB vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.32% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | CORB vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.62% | 97.82M | Oct 2020 | CORB vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CORB
Among 53 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | CORB vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | CORB vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.94% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | CORB vs JUCY | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | CORB vs USFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.09% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | CORB vs BFIX |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
The 10 most viewed AllianceBernstein ETFs shown here include FWD, LOWV, YEAR and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 72 | 27.74% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | CORB vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | 3.83% | 199.62M | Mar 2023 | CORB vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.42% | 1.49B | Sep 2022 | CORB vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 69 | 11.63% | 211.19M | Mar 2023 | CORB vs HIDV | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 82 | 1.32% | 1.37B | Sep 2022 | CORB vs TAFI | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 68 | 2.13% | 327.24M | Jul 2016 | CORB vs HYFI | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 28 | -0.49% | 26.19M | Dec 2023 | CORB vs EYEG | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | 8.82% | 1.30B | Sep 2023 | CORB vs LRGC | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 54 | 5.31% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CORB vs BUFI | |
| AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 31 | 6.53% | 1.80B | Jul 2024 | CORB vs ILOW |
Often Compared With CORB
Investors most often compare CORB with OILK, TAFM, BUFC. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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