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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FCBD
FCBD charges 0.90% annually. There are 61 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.70B | Apr 2007 | FCBD vs BIV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 995.29M | Dec 2018 | FCBD vs BBAG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 558.40M | Jul 2022 | FCBD vs IBTM | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 463.80M | Jun 2023 | FCBD vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 101.98M | Jun 2024 | FCBD vs IBGA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FCBD
FCBD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 45. There are 7 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 97 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | FCBD vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 92 | 316.83M | Oct 2022 | FCBD vs JUCY | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 76 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | FCBD vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 76 | 35.78M | Sep 2024 | FCBD vs MYCI | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 65 | 288.21M | Apr 2018 | FCBD vs HTAB |
Top Performing FCBD Alternatives (YTD)
FCBD is at 0.03% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.47%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.47% | 316.83M | Oct 2022 | FCBD vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.99% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | FCBD vs USDX | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.35% | — | Nov 2025 | FCBD vs DDV | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.00% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | FCBD vs EDGF | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 0.93% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | FCBD vs OVB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FCBD
FCBD has 2.32% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.87%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.87% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | FCBD vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.10% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | FCBD vs USDX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.12% | 35.78M | Sep 2024 | FCBD vs MYCI | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.62% | 97.67M | Oct 2020 | FCBD vs PIFI | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.64% | — | Nov 2025 | FCBD vs DDV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FCBD
FCBD has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.64%. There are 6 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | FCBD vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | FCBD vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.94% | 316.83M | Oct 2022 | FCBD vs JUCY | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.11% | 9.71M | Jul 2023 | FCBD vs USFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.20% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | FCBD vs BFIX |
Other ETFs from Frontier
The 5 most viewed Frontier ETFs shown here include FARX, FOPC, FGSM and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $67M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | Multistrategy, Global Allocation | 93 | 8.85% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FARX | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | Multisector Bonds, Global Bonds | 36 | -0.10% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FOPC | |
| Frontier Asset Global Small Cap Equity ETF | Global Equities, Small Cap Blend Equities | 83 | 15.95% | 60.16M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FGSM | |
| Frontier Asset U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 8.98% | 67.45M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FLCE | |
| Frontier Asset Total International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 79 | 14.62% | 60.51M | Dec 2024 | FCBD vs FINT |
Often Compared With FCBD
Investors most often compare FCBD with AFIX, YFFI, VTG. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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