Federated Hermes Total Return Bond ETF (FTRB) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTRB
FTRB charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTRB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | FTRB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | FTRB vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | FTRB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | FTRB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | FTRB vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTRB
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | FTRB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | FTRB vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | FTRB vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | FTRB vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | FTRB vs BNDS |
Top Performing FTRB Alternatives (YTD)
FTRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | FTRB vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | FTRB vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | FTRB vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | FTRB vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | FTRB vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTRB
FTRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | FTRB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | FTRB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | FTRB vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | FTRB vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | FTRB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTRB
FTRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | Feb 26, 2024 | FTRB vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | FTRB vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | FTRB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | FTRB vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | FTRB vs APCB |
Other ETFs from Federated
Most popular Federated ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes U.S. Strategic Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 51 | 8.46% | Nov 15, 2022 | FTRB vs FDV | |
| Federated Hermes Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 83 | -0.26% | Dec 16, 2021 | FTRB vs FHYS | |
| Federated Hermes Short Duration Corporate ETF | Short-Term Bond | 95 | 0.43% | Dec 16, 2021 | FTRB vs FCSH |
Often Compared With FTRB
What investors most often compare with FTRB, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | FTRB vs QQQ | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | — | -0.25% | Mar 27, 2025 | FTRB vs CFIT | |
| Nuveen Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 62 | -0.18% | Mar 5, 2024 | FTRB vs NCPB | |
| Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 69 | -0.31% | Nov 14, 1984 | FTRB vs EVTR | |
| ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 50 | -0.18% | Dec 5, 2023 | FTRB vs SMTH | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | 0.02% | Dec 7, 2023 | FTRB vs VPLS |
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