Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF (FTBD) Alternatives
Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF (FTBD) belongs to the Nontraditional Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FTBD. 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 FTBD
FTBD charges 0.55% annually. Among ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTBD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 0.23% | Dec 18, 2013 | FTBD vs AGZD | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 0.45% | Sep 26, 2025 | FTBD vs JFLX | |
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 0.50% | Dec 9, 2024 | FTBD vs RFIX | |
| SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETF | 0.55% | Sep 27, 2021 | FTBD vs OBND | |
| Abacus Tactical High Yield ETF | 0.63% | — | FTBD vs ABHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTBD
Among ETFs in the Nontraditional 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 86 | Dec 18, 2013 | FTBD vs AGZD | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | 85 | Sep 27, 2024 | FTBD vs HYBI | |
| Abacus Tactical High Yield ETF | 84 | — | FTBD vs ABHY | |
| First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | 82 | Jun 4, 2018 | FTBD vs UCON | |
| SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETF | 73 | Sep 27, 2021 | FTBD vs OBND |
Top Performing FTBD Alternatives (YTD)
FTBD alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 12.33% | Dec 9, 2024 | FTBD vs RFIX | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | 5.19% | Feb 7, 2023 | FTBD vs RSBT | |
| Cboe Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 2.52% | Feb 2, 2023 | FTBD vs RYSE | |
| FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate H... | 1.82% | Sep 30, 2021 | FTBD vs RISR | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 1.24% | Dec 18, 2013 | FTBD vs AGZD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTBD
FTBD alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 2.51% | Sep 26, 2025 | FTBD vs JFLX | |
| First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | 2.92% | Jun 4, 2018 | FTBD vs UCON | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 3.46% | Dec 18, 2013 | FTBD vs AGZD | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 3.53% | Mar 31, 2025 | FTBD vs ILS | |
| SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Sep 27, 2021 | FTBD vs OBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTBD
FTBD alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | -1.14% | Dec 18, 2013 | FTBD vs AGZD | |
| First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | -2.45% | Jun 4, 2018 | FTBD vs UCON | |
| Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed In... | -2.61% | Sep 28, 2021 | FTBD vs SSFI | |
| FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate H... | -2.61% | Sep 30, 2021 | FTBD vs RISR | |
| SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETF | -2.88% | Sep 27, 2021 | FTBD vs OBND |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
Most popular Fidelity ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 68 | -7.30% | Oct 21, 2013 | FTBD vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 60 | -1.78% | Sep 12, 2016 | FTBD vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.56% | Jan 11, 2024 | FTBD vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 63 | 0.14% | Oct 6, 2014 | FTBD vs FBND | |
| Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index Tracking Stock | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -6.77% | Sep 25, 2003 | FTBD vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | -8.61% | Jun 3, 2020 | FTBD vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | FTBD vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 64 | -4.71% | Apr 19, 2007 | FTBD vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 70 | 7.67% | Oct 21, 2013 | FTBD vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -10.02% | Nov 20, 2023 | FTBD vs FELG |
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