DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF (DBND) 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 DBND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DBND
DBND charges 0.50% annually. There are 41 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 128.00M | Dec 2025 | DBND vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 43.00B | Jun 2014 | DBND vs IUSB | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 274.69M | Nov 2016 | DBND vs IMTB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 709.92M | Jun 2020 | DBND vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 447.20M | Apr 2014 | DBND vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DBND
DBND has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 24. There are 38 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 88 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | DBND vs BNDS | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 85 | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | DBND vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 60 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | DBND vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 59 | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | DBND vs MBS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 54 | — | Mar 2025 | DBND vs CFIT |
Top Performing DBND Alternatives (YTD)
DBND is at -0.64% YTD. There are 51 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 4.43% | — | Mar 2025 | DBND vs CFIT | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.31% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | DBND vs BNDS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 1.18% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | DBND vs SJCP | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.03% | 185.58M | Aug 2022 | DBND vs BNDI | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 0.93% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | DBND vs ZHOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBND
DBND has 3.15% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.60% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | DBND vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.47% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | DBND vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.74% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | DBND vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.07% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | DBND vs CAAA | |
| Invesco Total Return Bond ETF | 3.31% | 2.44B | Feb 2016 | DBND vs GTO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DBND
DBND has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.83%. There are 30 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | DBND vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | DBND vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | DBND vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | DBND vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | DBND vs MBS |
Other ETFs from DoubleLine
The 10 most viewed DoubleLine ETFs shown here include CAPE, DCRE, DCMT and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $697M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Shiller CAPE U.S. Equities ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 26 | 2.91% | 240.44M | Mar 2022 | DBND vs CAPE | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | Short-Term Bond | 97 | 1.94% | 452.38M | Mar 2023 | DBND vs DCRE | |
| DoubleLine Commodity Strategy ETF | Commodities | 58 | 26.14% | 38.09M | Jan 2024 | DBND vs DCMT | |
| Doubleline Etf Trust - Mortgage ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 31 | -0.04% | 697.35M | Mar 2023 | DBND vs DMBS | |
| Doubleline Fortune 500 Equal Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Equal Weight | 85 | 16.31% | 34.66M | Jan 2024 | DBND vs DFVE | |
| DoubleLine Multi-Sector Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 91 | 2.04% | 96.89M | Nov 2024 | DBND vs DMX | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | Nontraditional Bonds, Corporate Bonds | 74 | 1.56% | 146.87M | Feb 2025 | DBND vs DABS | |
| DoubleLine Ultrashort Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | — | — | 207.06M | Mar 2026 | DBND vs DLUX | |
| DoubleLine Securitized Credit ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | — | — | 217.07M | Sep 2019 | DBND vs DSCO | |
| DoubleLine Shiller CAPE US Equities ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 24 | 2.91% | — | Mar 2022 | DBND vs DCPE |
Often Compared With DBND
Investors most often compare DBND with PONAX, BSCQ, VCSH. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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