Federated Hermes Total Return Bond ETF (FTRB) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FTRB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTRB
FTRB charges 0.39% annually. There are 26 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 117.00M | Dec 2025 | FTRB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 276.82M | Nov 2016 | FTRB vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 42.71B | Jun 2014 | FTRB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 714.90M | Jun 2020 | FTRB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 450.15M | Apr 2014 | FTRB vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTRB
FTRB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 32 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 92 | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | FTRB vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 91 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | FTRB vs BNDS | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 79 | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FTRB vs MBS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 63 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FTRB vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 60 | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | FTRB vs CAAA |
Top Performing FTRB Alternatives (YTD)
FTRB is at 0.11% YTD. There are 45 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 5.24% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | FTRB vs BNDS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 3.95% | — | Mar 2025 | FTRB vs CFIT | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.34% | 186.26M | Aug 2022 | FTRB vs BNDI | |
| Weitz Core Plus Bond ETF | 1.31% | 30.34M | Aug 2025 | FTRB vs WCPB | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.28% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | FTRB vs ZHOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTRB
FTRB has 3.56% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.58% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | FTRB vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.53% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FTRB vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.73% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FTRB vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.07% | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | FTRB vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.24% | 733.52M | Mar 2022 | FTRB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTRB
FTRB has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.80%. There are 26 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | FTRB vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | FTRB vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | FTRB vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | FTRB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | FTRB vs MBS |
Other ETFs from Federated
The 3 most viewed Federated ETFs shown here include FDV, FHYS, FCSH and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $608M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes U.S. Strategic Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | — | — | 608.20M | Nov 2022 | FTRB vs FDV | |
| Federated Hermes Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 83 | 1.86% | 49.20M | Dec 2021 | FTRB vs FHYS | |
| Federated Hermes Short Duration Corporate ETF | Short-Term Bond | 69 | 0.67% | 64.60M | Dec 2021 | FTRB vs FCSH |
Often Compared With FTRB
Investors most often compare FTRB with APCB, QQQ, MAMB. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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