Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR) Alternatives
Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR) 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 EVTR. 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 EVTR
EVTR charges 0.32% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EVTR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | EVTR vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | EVTR vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | EVTR vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | EVTR vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | EVTR vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EVTR
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 | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | EVTR vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | EVTR vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | EVTR vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | EVTR vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | EVTR vs BNDS |
Top Performing EVTR Alternatives (YTD)
EVTR alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | EVTR vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | EVTR vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | EVTR vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | EVTR vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | EVTR vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EVTR
EVTR 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 | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | EVTR vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | EVTR vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | EVTR vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | EVTR vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | EVTR vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EVTR
EVTR 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 | EVTR vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | EVTR vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | EVTR vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | EVTR vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | EVTR vs APCB |
Other ETFs from Eaton Vance
Most popular Eaton Vance ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.10% | Mar 31, 1992 | EVTR vs EVSD | |
| Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETF | Bank Loan | 80 | -0.98% | Feb 6, 2024 | EVTR vs EVLN | |
| Eaton Vance Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.90% | Oct 16, 2023 | EVTR vs EVSB | |
| Eaton Vance High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 82 | -0.49% | Oct 16, 2023 | EVTR vs EVHY | |
| Eaton Vance Intermediate Municipal Income ETF | Municipal Bonds | 69 | -0.16% | Oct 16, 2023 | EVTR vs EVIM | |
| Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | — | 0.38% | Aug 4, 2025 | EVTR vs EVMO | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Municipal Income ETF | Municipal Bonds | 88 | 0.34% | Dec 19, 2018 | EVTR vs EVSM | |
| Eaton Vance Income Opportunities ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | 0.15% | Nov 10, 2025 | EVTR vs XAGG |
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