Franklin U.S. Core Bond ETF (FLCB) Alternatives
Franklin U.S. Core Bond ETF (FLCB) 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 FLCB. 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 FLCB
FLCB charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FLCB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | FLCB vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | FLCB vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | FLCB vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | FLCB vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | FLCB vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLCB
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | FLCB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | FLCB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | FLCB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | FLCB vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | FLCB vs OVB |
Top Performing FLCB Alternatives (YTD)
FLCB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.80% | Oct 31, 2022 | FLCB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | FLCB vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | FLCB vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | FLCB vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | FLCB vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLCB
FLCB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | FLCB vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | FLCB vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | FLCB vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | FLCB vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | FLCB vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLCB
FLCB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | FLCB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | FLCB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | FLCB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | FLCB vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | FLCB vs PCRB |
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 | FLCB vs LVHI | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -13.92% | Feb 6, 2018 | FLCB vs FLIN | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 37 | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | FLCB vs LVHD | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | FLCB vs DIVI | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLCB vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 79 | 5.02% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLCB vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Precious Metals | 85 | 7.93% | Jun 30, 2022 | FLCB vs FGDL | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.55% | Jan 11, 2024 | FLCB vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 22 | -5.92% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLCB vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 86 | 6.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLCB vs FLJH |
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