VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GRNB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | Sep 4, 2018 | GRNB vs BNDW | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 10, 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | May 31, 2013 | GRNB vs BNDX | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | Apr 15, 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Nov 13, 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GRNB
Among ETFs in the Global Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 74 | Nov 13, 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 69 | Nov 10, 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 68 | Apr 5, 2017 | GRNB vs JPIB | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | GRNB vs DGCB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | GRNB vs DFGP |
Top Performing GRNB Alternatives (YTD)
GRNB alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.27% | Nov 10, 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -0.03% | Sep 4, 2018 | GRNB vs BNDW | |
| Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF | -0.11% | Nov 15, 2022 | GRNB vs DFSB | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | GRNB vs BNDX | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | -0.15% | Nov 7, 2023 | GRNB vs DFGP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.36% | Apr 15, 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.62% | Nov 10, 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 3.21% | May 31, 2013 | GRNB vs BNDX | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 3.53% | Sep 4, 2018 | GRNB vs BNDW | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 3.55% | Nov 13, 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | Nov 13, 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | Nov 10, 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | Sep 4, 2018 | GRNB vs BNDW | |
| SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | -2.85% | Dec 30, 2019 | GRNB vs SPSK | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -2.93% | May 31, 2013 | GRNB vs BNDX |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | GRNB vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | GRNB vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | GRNB vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | GRNB vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | GRNB vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | GRNB vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | GRNB vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | GRNB vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | GRNB vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | GRNB vs DAPP |
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