Defined Duration 5 ETF (DDV) 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 DDV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DDV
DDV charges 0.25% annually. There are 26 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.02B | Dec 2018 | DDV vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.20B | Apr 2007 | DDV vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 474.70M | Jun 2023 | DDV vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 101.75M | Jun 2024 | DDV vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 550.62M | Jul 2022 | DDV vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DDV
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 | DDV vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 91 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | DDV vs JUCY | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | 77 | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | DDV vs USFI | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 76 | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | DDV vs MYCI | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 72 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | DDV vs EDGF |
Top Performing DDV Alternatives (YTD)
DDV is at 2.37% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.41%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.41% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | DDV vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.42% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | DDV vs USDX | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.20% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | DDV vs OVB | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.50% | 297.38M | Apr 2018 | DDV vs HTAB | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.01% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | DDV vs EDGF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DDV
DDV has 2.67% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.89% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | DDV vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.07% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | DDV vs USDX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.13% | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | DDV vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.32% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | DDV vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.62% | 97.82M | Oct 2020 | DDV vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DDV
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 | DDV vs EDGF | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.94% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | DDV vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | DDV vs USDX | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | DDV vs USFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.09% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | DDV vs BFIX |
Other ETFs from Discipline Funds
The 2 most viewed Discipline Funds ETFs shown here include DDX, DDXX and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $66M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | 5.00% | 65.55M | Sep 2021 | DDV vs DDX | |
| Defined Duration 20 ETF | Global Equities, Diversified Portfolio | — | 11.06% | — | Nov 2025 | DDV vs DDXX |
Often Compared With DDV
Investors most often compare DDV with BSV, DANA, HCRB. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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