Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF (FCBD) Alternatives
Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF (FCBD) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FCBD. 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 FCBD
FCBD charges 0.90% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FCBD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.16B | Dec 2018 | FCBD vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.70B | Apr 2007 | FCBD vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 79.20M | Jul 2025 | FCBD vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 91.72M | Jun 2024 | FCBD vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 530.58M | Jul 2022 | FCBD vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FCBD
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core 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 | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 97 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | FCBD vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 56 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | FCBD vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 52 | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | FCBD vs OVB | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 50 | — | Oct 2024 | FCBD vs EDGF | |
| Schwab Core Bond ETF | 42 | 1.33B | Feb 2025 | FCBD vs SCCR |
Top Performing FCBD Alternatives (YTD)
FCBD alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.40% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | FCBD vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.20% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | FCBD vs OVB | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.49% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | FCBD vs USDX | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.19% | 304.76M | Apr 2018 | FCBD vs HTAB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.14% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | FCBD vs BFIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FCBD
FCBD alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.71% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | FCBD vs USDX | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 2.15% | — | Oct 2024 | FCBD vs EDGF | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.68% | 106.10M | Oct 2020 | FCBD vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 2.93% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | FCBD vs BFIX | |
| Congress Intermediate Bond ETF | 2.95% | — | Sep 2024 | FCBD vs CAFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FCBD
FCBD alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.92% | — | Oct 2024 | FCBD vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | FCBD vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | FCBD vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.41% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | FCBD vs JUCY | |
| Congress Intermediate Bond ETF | -1.79% | — | Sep 2024 | FCBD vs CAFX |
Other ETFs from Frontier
Most popular Frontier ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | Multistrategy, Global Allocation | 85 | 6.99% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FARX | |
| Frontier Asset U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 57 | 2.35% | 67.45M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FLCE | |
| Frontier Asset Global Small Cap Equity ETF | Global Equities, Small Cap Blend Equities | 81 | 10.20% | 60.16M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FGSM | |
| Frontier Asset Total International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80 | 10.47% | 60.51M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FINT | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | Multisector Bonds, Global Bonds | 56 | 0.58% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FOPC |
Often Compared With FCBD
What investors most often compare with FCBD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Broad Market Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 34 | 0.71% | — | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs AFIX | |
| Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 38 | 0.63% | 9.73B | Nov 2021 | FCBD vs DFCF |
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