Franklin Liberty Senior Loan ETF (FLBL) Alternatives
Franklin Liberty Senior Loan ETF (FLBL) belongs to the High Yield Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FLBL. 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 FLBL
FLBL charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FLBL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | FLBL vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | FLBL vs SPHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | FLBL vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | FLBL vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | FLBL vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLBL
Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds 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 | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 98 | May 7, 2019 | FLBL vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 91 | Aug 9, 2018 | FLBL vs BSJQ | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 88 | Jun 25, 2020 | FLBL vs THY | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 88 | Nov 7, 2024 | FLBL vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 87 | Sep 12, 2019 | FLBL vs BSJR |
Top Performing FLBL Alternatives (YTD)
FLBL alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BondBloxx US High Yield Energy Sector ETF | 2.27% | Feb 15, 2022 | FLBL vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.96% | Jul 9, 2015 | FLBL vs YLD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | FLBL vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 0.51% | Nov 7, 2024 | FLBL vs LDRH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | FLBL vs PSH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLBL
FLBL alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 0.00% | May 7, 2019 | FLBL vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | FLBL vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | FLBL vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | FLBL vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | FLBL vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLBL
FLBL alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | -0.73% | May 7, 2019 | FLBL vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | FLBL vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | FLBL vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | FLBL vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | FLBL vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 95 | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | FLBL vs LVHI | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -13.92% | Feb 6, 2018 | FLBL vs FLIN | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 37 | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | FLBL vs LVHD | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | FLBL vs DIVI | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLBL vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 79 | 5.02% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLBL vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Precious Metals | 85 | 7.93% | Jun 30, 2022 | FLBL vs FGDL | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.55% | Jan 11, 2024 | FLBL vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 22 | -5.92% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLBL vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 86 | 6.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLBL vs FLJH |
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