Strategy Shares Gold-Hedged Bond ETF (GLDB) belongs to the Nontraditional Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GLDB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GLDB
GLDB charges 0.79% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 0.23% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | GLDB vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 0.40% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | GLDB vs DABS | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 0.45% | 1.40B | Sep 2025 | GLDB vs JFLX | |
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 0.50% | 50.83M | Dec 2024 | GLDB vs RFIX | |
| Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF | 0.55% | 36.89M | Jan 2023 | GLDB vs FTBD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLDB
Among 19 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 97 | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | GLDB vs ILS | |
| Simplify Kayne Anderson Energy and Infrastructure ... | 89 | 149.39M | May 2025 | GLDB vs KNRG | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 88 | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | GLDB vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 86 | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | GLDB vs DABS | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | 80 | 221.20M | Sep 2024 | GLDB vs HYBI |
Top Performing GLDB Alternatives (YTD)
GLDB is at -18.19% YTD. There are 19 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | 5.80% | 97.11M | Feb 2023 | GLDB vs RSBT | |
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 4.77% | 50.83M | Dec 2024 | GLDB vs RFIX | |
| FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate H... | 4.08% | 180.75M | Sep 2021 | GLDB vs RISR | |
| Simplify Kayne Anderson Energy and Infrastructure ... | 2.97% | 149.39M | May 2025 | GLDB vs KNRG | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 2.92% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | GLDB vs ILS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLDB
GLDB has 39.71% 1-year volatility. There are 22 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 0.00% | — | Jan 2024 | GLDB vs HYKE | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 2.45% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | GLDB vs DABS | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 2.50% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | GLDB vs ILS | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 2.62% | 1.40B | Sep 2025 | GLDB vs JFLX | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 2.68% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | GLDB vs AGZD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLDB
Among 19 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | -0.55% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | GLDB vs ILS | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | -0.73% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | GLDB vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | -1.29% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | GLDB vs DABS | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | -1.43% | 221.20M | Sep 2024 | GLDB vs HYBI | |
| Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETF | -2.40% | 132.16M | Nov 2022 | GLDB vs FIAX |
Other ETFs from Strategy Shares
The 2 most viewed Strategy Shares ETFs shown here include GOLY, MPLY and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $89M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy Shares Gold-Hedged Bond ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 8 | -25.19% | 89.38M | May 2021 | GLDB vs GOLY | |
| Monopoly ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | 6.17% | — | May 2025 | GLDB vs MPLY |
Often Compared With GLDB
Investors most often compare GLDB with GLD, UUP, IAU. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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