VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GRNB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB charges 0.20% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | 1.60B | Sep 2018 | GRNB vs BNDW | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 13.48B | Nov 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 118.10B | May 2013 | GRNB vs BNDX | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | 476.49M | Nov 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 47. There are 2 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 53.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 53 | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 50 | 476.49M | Nov 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 47 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | GRNB vs FOPC | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 43 | 1.03B | Nov 2023 | GRNB vs DGCB | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 37 | 2.01B | Apr 2017 | GRNB vs JPIB |
Top Performing GRNB Alternatives (YTD)
GRNB is at 0.43% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.30%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.30% | 44.04M | Jun 2025 | GRNB vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 1.71% | 28.83M | Nov 2025 | GRNB vs TMSF | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 1.22% | 1.03B | Nov 2023 | GRNB vs DGCB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 1.11% | 2.57B | Nov 2023 | GRNB vs DFGP | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.92% | 13.48B | Nov 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB has 2.96% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.48% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.84% | 13.48B | Nov 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.86% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | GRNB vs FOPC | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.94% | 28.83M | Nov 2025 | GRNB vs TMSF | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.97% | 476.49M | Nov 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.51%. There are 4 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | -2.12% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | -2.18% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | GRNB vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | 476.49M | Nov 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 13.48B | Nov 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | 1.60B | Sep 2018 | GRNB vs BNDW |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 77.13% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | GRNB vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -0.90% | 27.13B | May 2006 | GRNB vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 25 | 6.14% | 4.87B | Aug 2007 | GRNB vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 35 | -2.55% | 8.65B | Nov 2009 | GRNB vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -0.94% | 11.84B | Apr 2012 | GRNB vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 78.44% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | GRNB vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 87 | 33.01% | 3.01B | Oct 2010 | GRNB vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -8.99% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | GRNB vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.27% | 1.22B | Jan 2024 | GRNB vs HODL | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 99 | 1.91% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | GRNB vs FLTR |
Often Compared With GRNB
Investors most often compare GRNB with ANGL, VCEB, ISHG. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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