Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FBND
FBND charges 0.36% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FBND alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | FBND vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | FBND vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | FBND vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | FBND vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | FBND vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FBND
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 | FBND vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | FBND vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | FBND vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | FBND vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | FBND vs BNDS |
Top Performing FBND Alternatives (YTD)
FBND 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 | FBND vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | FBND vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | FBND vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | FBND vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | FBND vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FBND
FBND 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 | FBND vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | FBND vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | FBND vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | FBND vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | FBND vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FBND
FBND 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 | FBND vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | FBND vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | FBND vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | FBND vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | FBND vs APCB |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
Most popular Fidelity ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 68 | -7.30% | Oct 21, 2013 | FBND vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 60 | -1.78% | Sep 12, 2016 | FBND vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.56% | Jan 11, 2024 | FBND vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index Tracking Stock | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -6.77% | Sep 25, 2003 | FBND vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | -8.61% | Jun 3, 2020 | FBND vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | FBND vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 64 | -4.71% | Apr 19, 2007 | FBND vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 70 | 7.67% | Oct 21, 2013 | FBND vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -10.02% | Nov 20, 2023 | FBND vs FELG | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | REIT | 16 | 0.98% | Feb 2, 2015 | FBND vs FREL |
Often Compared With FBND
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