Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) Alternatives
Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) 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 CRUX. 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 CRUX
CRUX charges 0.32% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CRUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | CRUX vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | CRUX vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | CRUX vs BBAG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 27, 2023 | CRUX vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | CRUX vs IBGA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CRUX
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 | 97 | Feb 28, 2024 | CRUX vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 77 | Oct 31, 2022 | CRUX vs JUCY | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 74 | Feb 9, 2022 | CRUX vs BFIX | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 62 | Sep 30, 2019 | CRUX vs OVB | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 50 | Oct 1, 2020 | CRUX vs PIFI |
Top Performing CRUX Alternatives (YTD)
CRUX alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.08% | Oct 31, 2022 | CRUX vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.67% | Sep 30, 2019 | CRUX vs OVB | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | CRUX vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.08% | Feb 9, 2022 | CRUX vs BFIX | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 0.67% | Apr 18, 2018 | CRUX vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CRUX
CRUX alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.79% | Feb 28, 2024 | CRUX vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.84% | Oct 1, 2020 | CRUX vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.08% | Feb 9, 2022 | CRUX vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.24% | Jul 7, 2025 | CRUX vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.55% | Jul 7, 2025 | CRUX vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CRUX
CRUX 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 | CRUX vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | CRUX vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.41% | Oct 31, 2022 | CRUX vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | CRUX vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.23% | Jan 19, 2023 | CRUX vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Columbia Threadneedle
Most popular Columbia Threadneedle ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia International Equity Income ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 92 | 6.19% | Jun 13, 2016 | CRUX vs INEQ |
Often Compared With CRUX
What investors most often compare with CRUX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 25 | -0.18% | Jul 6, 2022 | CRUX vs IBTM |
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