iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic ETF (FIBR) 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 FIBR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FIBR
FIBR charges 0.25% annually. There are 7 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% | 117.10M | Dec 2025 | FIBR vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 279.73M | Nov 2016 | FIBR vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 39.76B | Jun 2014 | FIBR vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 704.35M | Jun 2020 | FIBR vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 450.07M | Apr 2014 | FIBR vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FIBR
FIBR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 43 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 90 | 45.70M | Sep 2023 | FIBR vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 89 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | FIBR vs BNDS | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 69 | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FIBR vs MBS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 68 | — | Mar 2025 | FIBR vs CFIT | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 62 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FIBR vs SJCP |
Top Performing FIBR Alternatives (YTD)
FIBR is at 0.06% YTD. There are 47 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 5.79% | — | Mar 2025 | FIBR vs CFIT | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.23% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | FIBR vs BNDS | |
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 2.01% | 185.35M | Mar 2021 | FIBR vs MAMB | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.29% | 171.12M | Aug 2022 | FIBR vs BNDI | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 1.23% | 450.07M | Apr 2014 | FIBR vs BYLD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FIBR
FIBR has 3.80% 1-year volatility. There are 29 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.59% | 45.70M | Sep 2023 | FIBR vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.43% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FIBR vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.93% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FIBR vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.07% | 32.46M | Feb 2024 | FIBR vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.30% | 719.37M | Mar 2022 | FIBR vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FIBR
FIBR has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.99%. There are 40 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% | 45.70M | Sep 2023 | FIBR vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | FIBR vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FIBR vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 32.46M | Feb 2024 | FIBR vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FIBR vs MBS |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | FIBR vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | FIBR vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | FIBR vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | FIBR vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | FIBR vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | FIBR vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | FIBR vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | FIBR vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | FIBR vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | FIBR vs ACWI |
Often Compared With FIBR
Investors most often compare FIBR with CGBL, EAGG, ISTB. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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