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 112 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.51B | Oct 2019 | FIIG vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | FIIG vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 9.20B | Nov 2009 | FIIG vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 68.70B | Nov 2009 | FIIG vs VCIT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.10B | Apr 2011 | FIIG vs SPBO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FIIG
FIIG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 80 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | FIIG vs MYCF | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.45B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs IBDR | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | FIIG vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | FIIG vs FLOT |
Top Performing FIIG Alternatives (YTD)
FIIG is at -0.39% YTD. There are 91 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.66%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.66% | 566.14M | May 2014 | FIIG vs HYGH | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.72% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | FIIG vs OVT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.50% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | FIIG vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.29% | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | FIIG vs FLOT | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.10% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | FIIG vs MYCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FIIG
FIIG has 4.64% 1-year volatility. There are 92 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.59% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | FIIG vs MYCF | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.60% | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.64% | 3.45B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs IBDR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.75% | 10.00B | Jun 2011 | FIIG vs FLOT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 0.80% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | FIIG vs FLTR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FIIG
FIIG has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.15%. There are 75 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% | 3.45B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.68B | Sep 2016 | FIIG vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 46.25M | Sep 2024 | FIIG vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | FIIG vs FLTR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.42% | 4.59B | Sep 2017 | FIIG vs BSCR |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, AIRR and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With FIIG
Investors most often compare FIIG with GABF, IGIB, IBDS. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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