Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) Alternatives
Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) belongs to the Mortgage Backed Securities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FTSD. 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 FTSD
FTSD charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTSD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | Jan 15, 2009 | FTSD vs SPMB | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | FTSD vs VMBS | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Mar 16, 2007 | FTSD vs MBB | |
| iShares GNMA Bond ETF | 0.15% | Feb 14, 2012 | FTSD vs GNMA | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | 0.20% | Sep 4, 2014 | FTSD vs MBSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTSD
Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 93 | Nov 4, 2014 | FTSD vs LMBS | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 92 | Feb 9, 2021 | FTSD vs VABS | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 74 | Feb 14, 2012 | FTSD vs CMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 68 | Jul 31, 1997 | FTSD vs PMBS | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 68 | Nov 19, 2009 | FTSD vs VMBS |
Top Performing FTSD Alternatives (YTD)
FTSD alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 0.75% | Feb 9, 2021 | FTSD vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 0.66% | Nov 4, 2014 | FTSD vs LMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 0.61% | Jul 31, 1997 | FTSD vs PMBS | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.59% | Aug 18, 2000 | FTSD vs JMTG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.51% | Jan 15, 2009 | FTSD vs SPMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTSD
FTSD alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 2.23% | Feb 9, 2021 | FTSD vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 2.57% | Nov 4, 2014 | FTSD vs LMBS | |
| Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 2.79% | Aug 4, 2025 | FTSD vs EVMO | |
| iShares Securitized Income Active ETF | 3.68% | Jan 26, 2026 | FTSD vs SECU | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.68% | Aug 18, 2000 | FTSD vs JMTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTSD
FTSD alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | -1.05% | Feb 9, 2021 | FTSD vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | -1.72% | Nov 4, 2014 | FTSD vs LMBS | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | -2.22% | Sep 4, 2014 | FTSD vs MBSD | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | -2.44% | Feb 14, 2012 | FTSD vs CMBS | |
| WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund | -2.64% | Nov 14, 2019 | FTSD vs MTGP |
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 | FTSD vs LVHI | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -13.92% | Feb 6, 2018 | FTSD vs FLIN | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 37 | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | FTSD vs LVHD | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | FTSD vs DIVI | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FTSD vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 79 | 5.02% | Nov 2, 2017 | FTSD vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Precious Metals | 85 | 7.93% | Jun 30, 2022 | FTSD vs FGDL | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.55% | Jan 11, 2024 | FTSD vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 22 | -5.92% | Nov 2, 2017 | FTSD vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 86 | 6.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FTSD vs FLJH |
Often Compared With FTSD
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