AB Core Plus Bond ETF (CPLS) Alternatives
AB Core Plus Bond ETF (CPLS) 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 CPLS. 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 CPLS
CPLS charges 0.33% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CPLS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | CPLS vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | CPLS vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | CPLS vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | CPLS vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | CPLS vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CPLS
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 | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | CPLS vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | CPLS vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | CPLS vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | CPLS vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | CPLS vs BNDS |
Top Performing CPLS Alternatives (YTD)
CPLS alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | CPLS vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | CPLS vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | CPLS vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | CPLS vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | CPLS vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CPLS
CPLS 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 | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | CPLS vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | CPLS vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | CPLS vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | CPLS vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | CPLS vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CPLS
CPLS 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 | CPLS vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | CPLS vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | CPLS vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | CPLS vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | CPLS vs APCB |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
Most popular AllianceBernstein ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 91 | 3.97% | Mar 21, 2023 | CPLS vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -5.53% | Mar 21, 2023 | CPLS vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.66% | Sep 13, 2022 | CPLS vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 49 | -3.14% | Mar 21, 2023 | CPLS vs HIDV | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 74 | 0.05% | Jul 26, 2016 | CPLS vs HYFI | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 83 | 0.37% | Sep 13, 2022 | CPLS vs TAFI | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 44 | -0.47% | Dec 12, 2023 | CPLS vs EYEG | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | -5.45% | Sep 19, 2023 | CPLS vs LRGC | |
| AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 0.16% | Jul 14, 2024 | CPLS vs ILOW | |
| AB Conservative Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 42 | -1.68% | Dec 12, 2023 | CPLS vs BUFC |
Often Compared With CPLS
What investors most often compare with CPLS, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | 0.02% | Dec 7, 2023 | CPLS vs VPLS |
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