IQ MacKay ESG Core Plus Bond ETF (ESGB) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ESGB
ESGB charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ESGB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | ESGB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | ESGB vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | ESGB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | ESGB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | ESGB vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESGB
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 | 83 | Sep 5, 2023 | ESGB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 82 | Feb 26, 2024 | ESGB vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 81 | Feb 24, 2015 | ESGB vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 79 | Feb 24, 2015 | ESGB vs SYSB | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 74 | Jun 4, 2021 | ESGB vs MBS |
Top Performing ESGB Alternatives (YTD)
ESGB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.21% | Mar 23, 2021 | ESGB vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.89% | Jan 15, 2025 | ESGB vs BNDS | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.62% | Dec 20, 2021 | ESGB vs KDRN | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.61% | Aug 29, 2022 | ESGB vs BNDI | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.52% | Jun 4, 2021 | ESGB vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESGB
ESGB 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 | 2.30% | Sep 5, 2023 | ESGB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | ESGB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.58% | Jun 4, 2021 | ESGB vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.63% | Dec 2, 2025 | ESGB vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | ESGB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESGB
ESGB 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 | ESGB vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | ESGB vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | ESGB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | ESGB vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | ESGB vs APCB |
Other ETFs from IndexIQ
Most popular IndexIQ ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ MacKay ESG High Income ETF | High Yield Bonds | 83 | 0.04% | Oct 24, 2022 | ESGB vs IQHI | |
| IQ MacKay California Municipal Intermediate ETF | Municipal Bonds | 66 | -0.20% | Dec 21, 2021 | ESGB vs MMCA | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | Global Equities | 66 | -1.67% | Feb 8, 2022 | ESGB vs WRND | |
| IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | -7.73% | Feb 8, 2022 | ESGB vs LRND | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | REIT | 55 | 5.25% | May 9, 2023 | ESGB vs IQRA | |
| IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 39 | 1.34% | Oct 24, 2022 | ESGB vs IQSM |
Often Compared With ESGB
What investors most often compare with ESGB, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares ESG Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities | 63 | -1.04% | Sep 2, 2020 | ESGB vs GEQT.TO | |
| BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF | Canadian Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 70 | 0.57% | Jan 27, 2011 | ESGB vs ZST.TO | |
| Themes Gold Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 91 | 10.53% | Dec 12, 2023 | ESGB vs AUMI | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 28 | 0.16% | Mar 27, 2025 | ESGB vs CFIT | |
| OneAscent Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 51 | -0.25% | Mar 30, 2022 | ESGB vs OACP | |
| Nuveen Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 54 | -0.18% | Mar 5, 2024 | ESGB vs NCPB | |
| Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 63 | -0.22% | Nov 14, 1984 | ESGB vs EVTR | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 58 | 0.02% | Dec 7, 2023 | ESGB vs VPLS |
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