First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF (FIIG) belongs to the Corporate Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FIIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FIIG
FIIG charges 0.65% annually. There are 116 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.97B | Apr 2011 | FIIG vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 68.10B | Nov 2009 | FIIG vs VCIT | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 8.60B | Nov 2009 | FIIG vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 1.70B | Nov 2017 | FIIG vs VTC | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | 17.38B | Jan 2007 | FIIG vs USIG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FIIG
FIIG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 32. There are 81 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | FIIG vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | FIIG vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | FIIG vs FLTR |
Top Performing FIIG Alternatives (YTD)
FIIG is at -0.56% YTD. There are 98 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD Investment Grade Corpora... | 2.82% | 45.39M | Dec 2018 | FIIG vs BBCB | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.61% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | FIIG vs OVT | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.31% | 514.83M | May 2014 | FIIG vs LQDH | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate B... | 2.31% | 189.43M | Jul 2015 | FIIG vs IGBH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.18% | — | Dec 2024 | FIIG vs MILK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FIIG
FIIG has 4.61% 1-year volatility. There are 93 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Convertible Securities ET... | 0.00% | 42.01M | Feb 2021 | FIIG vs QCON | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.64% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.66% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | FIIG vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.68% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | FIIG vs FLRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FIIG
FIIG has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.15%. There are 77 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.08% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | FIIG vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | FIIG vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | FIIG vs FLTR |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With FIIG
Investors most often compare FIIG with GABF, IGIB, BSCR. These 18 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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