IQ MacKay ESG Core Plus Bond ETF (ESGB) 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 ESGB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ESGB
ESGB charges 0.39% annually. There are 26 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 | ESGB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 274.69M | Nov 2016 | ESGB vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 43.00B | Jun 2014 | ESGB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 709.92M | Jun 2020 | ESGB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 447.20M | Apr 2014 | ESGB vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESGB
Among 51 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 89 | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | ESGB vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 88 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | ESGB vs BNDS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 70 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | ESGB vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 67 | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | ESGB vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 54 | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | ESGB vs CAAA |
Top Performing ESGB Alternatives (YTD)
Among 55 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 4.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.11% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | ESGB vs BNDS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 3.70% | — | Mar 2025 | ESGB vs CFIT | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 1.12% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | ESGB vs SJCP | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 0.84% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | ESGB vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.78% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | ESGB vs KDRN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESGB
Among 57 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 1.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.62% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | ESGB vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.49% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | ESGB vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.77% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | ESGB vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | ESGB vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.24% | 735.65M | Mar 2022 | ESGB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESGB
Among 51 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | ESGB vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | ESGB vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | ESGB vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | ESGB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | ESGB vs MBS |
Other ETFs from IndexIQ
The 6 most viewed IndexIQ ETFs shown here include MMCA, IQHI, WRND and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $374M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ MacKay California Municipal Intermediate ETF | Municipal Bonds | 54 | -0.40% | 89.22M | Dec 2021 | ESGB vs MMCA | |
| IQ MacKay ESG High Income ETF | High Yield Bonds | 63 | 1.80% | 116.43M | Oct 2022 | ESGB vs IQHI | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 12.55% | 10.46M | Feb 2022 | ESGB vs WRND | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | REIT | 58 | 10.58% | 6.79M | May 2023 | ESGB vs IQRA | |
| IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 50 | 10.58% | 373.52M | Feb 2022 | ESGB vs LRND | |
| IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 61 | 13.78% | 336.83M | Oct 2022 | ESGB vs IQSM |
Often Compared With ESGB
Investors most often compare ESGB with APCB, GEQT.TO, AUMI. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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