Goldman Sachs Core Bond ETF (GBND) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GBND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GBND
GBND charges 0.25% annually. There are 27 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.00B | Apr 2007 | GBND vs BIV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.11B | Dec 2018 | GBND vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 96.10M | Jul 2025 | GBND vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 95.94M | Jun 2024 | GBND vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 462.58M | Jun 2023 | GBND vs IBTO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GBND
Among 49 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 94 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | GBND vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 84 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | GBND vs JUCY | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 64 | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | GBND vs MYCI | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 64 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | GBND vs EDGF | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 59 | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | GBND vs BFIX |
Top Performing GBND Alternatives (YTD)
GBND is at 0.36% YTD. There are 25 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.13%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.13% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | GBND vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.84% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | GBND vs OVB | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.21% | — | Nov 2025 | GBND vs DDV | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.79% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | GBND vs USDX | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.59% | 301.68M | Apr 2018 | GBND vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GBND
GBND has 3.61% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.93% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | GBND vs USDX | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.94% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | GBND vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.22% | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | GBND vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.35% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | GBND vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.62% | 101.28M | Oct 2020 | GBND vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GBND
Among 49 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | GBND vs EDGF | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.83% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | GBND vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | GBND vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -0.94% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | GBND vs BFIX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | -1.56% | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | GBND vs MYCI |
Other ETFs from Goldman Sachs
The 10 most viewed Goldman Sachs ETFs shown here include GPIQ, GPIX, AAAU and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $16B.
Often Compared With GBND
Investors most often compare GBND with IBTM, FSEC. These 2 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 24 | -0.36% | 540.97M | Jul 2022 | GBND vs IBTM | |
| Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 40 | 0.86% | 4.44B | Mar 2021 | GBND vs FSEC |
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