Sound Enhanced Fixed Income ETF (FXED) Alternatives
Sound Enhanced Fixed Income ETF (FXED) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FXED. 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 FXED
FXED charges 2.33% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FXED alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | FXED vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | FXED vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | FXED vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | FXED vs EAOK | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | FXED vs EAOR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FXED
Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 93 | Apr 9, 2018 | FXED vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 90 | Sep 27, 2023 | FXED vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 90 | Apr 5, 2012 | FXED vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 89 | Dec 9, 2014 | FXED vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 86 | May 20, 2021 | FXED vs NTSE |
Top Performing FXED Alternatives (YTD)
FXED alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 17.41% | Apr 9, 2018 | FXED vs RAAX | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.87% | May 20, 2021 | FXED vs NTSE | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.72% | Jan 3, 2022 | FXED vs UPAR | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.61% | Nov 16, 2022 | FXED vs HIDE | |
| Adaptive Core ETF | 5.57% | Nov 2, 2021 | FXED vs RULE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FXED
FXED alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | FXED vs DWAT | |
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | Nov 23, 2015 | FXED vs ASET | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | FXED vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.74% | Nov 2, 2021 | FXED vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.26% | Nov 16, 2022 | FXED vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FXED
FXED alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | Aug 13, 2014 | FXED vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | FXED vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | FXED vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | FXED vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | FXED vs DDX |
Other ETFs from Sound Income Strategies
Most popular Sound Income Strategies ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal ETF Trust - Sound Equity Income ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities | 31 | 4.97% | Dec 30, 2020 | FXED vs DIVY |
Often Compared With FXED
What investors most often compare with FXED, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Strategic Dividend & Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 34 | 4.83% | Dec 23, 2003 | FXED vs FSDIX | |
| iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 73 | -0.11% | Apr 11, 2007 | FXED vs HYG | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | FXED vs BND | |
| iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ET... | Corporate Bonds | 39 | -0.27% | Jul 26, 2002 | FXED vs LQD | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 43 | 12.17% | Oct 20, 2011 | FXED vs SCHD | |
| Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 67 | 4.25% | May 8, 2012 | FXED vs GYLD | |
| First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index F... | Diversified Portfolio | 26 | 4.58% | Aug 14, 2012 | FXED vs MDIV | |
| Q3 All-Season Active Rotation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 75 | 3.75% | Dec 6, 2022 | FXED vs QVOY |
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