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 26 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.02B | Dec 2018 | GBND vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.20B | Apr 2007 | GBND vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 101.75M | Jun 2024 | GBND vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 474.70M | Jun 2023 | GBND vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 550.62M | Jul 2022 | GBND vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GBND
GBND has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 15 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 96 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | GBND vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 87 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | GBND vs JUCY | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 75 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | GBND vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 72 | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | GBND vs MYCI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | 68 | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | GBND vs USFI |
Top Performing GBND Alternatives (YTD)
GBND is at 0.13% YTD. There are 33 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.99%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.99% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | GBND vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.44% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | GBND vs USDX | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.38% | — | Nov 2025 | GBND vs DDV | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.23% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | GBND vs OVB | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.60% | 297.38M | Apr 2018 | GBND vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GBND
GBND has 3.64% 1-year volatility. There are 15 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.90% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | GBND vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.09% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | GBND vs USDX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.12% | 35.77M | Sep 2024 | GBND vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.32% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | GBND vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.60% | 97.82M | Oct 2020 | GBND vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GBND
GBND has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.76%. There are 16 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going 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 | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | GBND vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.94% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | GBND vs JUCY | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | 9.76M | Jul 2023 | GBND vs USFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.09% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | GBND vs BFIX |
Other ETFs from Goldman Sachs
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Often Compared With GBND
Investors most often compare GBND with VTG, FSEC. These 2 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | Government Bonds | 24 | -0.15% | 122.30M | Jul 2025 | GBND vs VTG | |
| Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 42 | 0.83% | 4.65B | Mar 2021 | GBND vs FSEC |
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