Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND) 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 FBND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FBND
FBND charges 0.36% annually. There are 20 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% | 117.00M | Dec 2025 | FBND vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 42.27B | Jun 2014 | FBND vs IUSB | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 278.83M | Nov 2016 | FBND vs IMTB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 720.18M | Jun 2020 | FBND vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 452.48M | Apr 2014 | FBND vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FBND
FBND has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 35. There are 35 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 88 | 46.23M | Sep 2023 | FBND vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 87 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | FBND vs BNDS | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 63 | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FBND vs MBS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 63 | — | Mar 2025 | FBND vs CFIT | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 55 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FBND vs SJCP |
Top Performing FBND Alternatives (YTD)
FBND is at 0.72% YTD. There are 19 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.42%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 5.42% | — | Mar 2025 | FBND vs CFIT | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.60% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | FBND vs BNDS | |
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.59% | 188.06M | Mar 2021 | FBND vs MAMB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 1.50% | 452.48M | Apr 2014 | FBND vs BYLD | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.50% | 178.17M | Aug 2022 | FBND vs BNDI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FBND
FBND has 3.83% 1-year volatility. There are 32 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.58% | 46.23M | Sep 2023 | FBND vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.52% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FBND vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.77% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FBND vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.10% | 34.52M | Feb 2024 | FBND vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.25% | 719.37M | Mar 2022 | FBND vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FBND
FBND has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.66%. There are 17 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% | 46.23M | Sep 2023 | FBND vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | FBND vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FBND vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 34.52M | Feb 2024 | FBND vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FBND vs MBS |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
The 10 most viewed Fidelity ETFs shown here include FTEC, FDVV, FBTC and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $21B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 23.56% | 21.38B | Oct 2013 | FBND vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 64 | 8.39% | 9.77B | Sep 2016 | FBND vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.83% | 13.40B | Jan 2024 | FBND vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | 10.75% | 10.92B | Sep 2003 | FBND vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | 10.08% | 6.91B | Jun 2020 | FBND vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 61 | 8.65% | 7.64B | Apr 2007 | FBND vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 28 | 6.83% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | FBND vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -44.11% | 994.18M | Jul 2024 | FBND vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 2.26% | 5.76B | Nov 2023 | FBND vs FELG | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | REIT | 26 | 11.53% | 1.44B | Feb 2015 | FBND vs FREL |
Often Compared With FBND
Investors most often compare FBND with BND, FTBFX, FBNDX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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