iShares GNMA Bond ETF (GNMA) Alternatives
iShares GNMA Bond ETF (GNMA) 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 GNMA. 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 GNMA
GNMA charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GNMA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | Jan 15, 2009 | GNMA vs SPMB | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | GNMA vs VMBS | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Mar 16, 2007 | GNMA vs MBB | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | 0.20% | Sep 4, 2014 | GNMA vs MBSD | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.24% | Aug 18, 2000 | GNMA vs JMTG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GNMA
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 97 | Nov 4, 2013 | GNMA vs FTSD | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 93 | Nov 4, 2014 | GNMA vs LMBS | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 92 | Feb 9, 2021 | GNMA vs VABS | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 74 | Feb 14, 2012 | GNMA vs CMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 68 | Jul 31, 1997 | GNMA vs PMBS |
Top Performing GNMA Alternatives (YTD)
GNMA 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 | GNMA vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 0.66% | Nov 4, 2014 | GNMA vs LMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 0.61% | Jul 31, 1997 | GNMA vs PMBS | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.59% | Aug 18, 2000 | GNMA vs JMTG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.51% | Jan 15, 2009 | GNMA vs SPMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GNMA
GNMA alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 1.97% | Nov 4, 2013 | GNMA vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 2.23% | Feb 9, 2021 | GNMA vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 2.57% | Nov 4, 2014 | GNMA vs LMBS | |
| Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 2.79% | Aug 4, 2025 | GNMA vs EVMO | |
| iShares Securitized Income Active ETF | 3.68% | Jan 26, 2026 | GNMA vs SECU |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GNMA
GNMA alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | -0.93% | Nov 4, 2013 | GNMA vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | -1.05% | Feb 9, 2021 | GNMA vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | -1.72% | Nov 4, 2014 | GNMA vs LMBS | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | -2.22% | Sep 4, 2014 | GNMA vs MBSD | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | -2.44% | Feb 14, 2012 | GNMA vs CMBS |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | GNMA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | GNMA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | GNMA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | GNMA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | GNMA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | GNMA vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | GNMA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | GNMA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | GNMA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | GNMA vs ACWI |
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