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 5 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% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | GRNB vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 122.00B | May 2013 | GRNB vs BNDX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.88B | Sep 2025 | GRNB vs NXUS | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 43. There are 2 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 51.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 51 | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 46 | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 40 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | GRNB vs FOPC | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 39 | 2.06B | Apr 2017 | GRNB vs JPIB | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 37 | 1.09B | Nov 2023 | GRNB vs DGCB |
Top Performing GRNB Alternatives (YTD)
GRNB is at 0.30% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.36% | 2.91B | Jun 2025 | GRNB vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 1.98% | 58.99M | Nov 2025 | GRNB vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.04% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 1.00% | 2.06B | Apr 2017 | GRNB vs JPIB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 0.93% | 2.93B | Nov 2023 | GRNB vs DFGP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GRNB
GRNB has 2.99% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.52%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.52% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | GRNB vs AVGB | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.88% | 58.99M | Nov 2025 | GRNB vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.90% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.91% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | GRNB vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.95% | 493.94M | 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% | 20.38M | 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% | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | GRNB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | GRNB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | GRNB vs BNDW |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 62.61% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | GRNB vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -14.46% | 23.05B | May 2006 | GRNB vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -11.85% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | GRNB vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -16.15% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | GRNB vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | 2.73% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | GRNB vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 82 | 54.35% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | GRNB vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 49 | 3.18% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | GRNB vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -6.86% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | GRNB vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.87% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | GRNB vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.54% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | GRNB vs FLTR |
Often Compared With GRNB
Investors most often compare GRNB with ANGL, ISHG, VCEB. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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