Invesco Total Return Bond ETF (GTO) Alternatives
Invesco Total Return Bond ETF (GTO) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GTO. 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 GTO
GTO charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GTO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | GTO vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | GTO vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | GTO vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | GTO vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | GTO vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GTO
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | GTO vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | GTO vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | GTO vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | GTO vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | GTO vs BNDS |
Top Performing GTO Alternatives (YTD)
GTO alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | GTO vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | GTO vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | GTO vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | GTO vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | GTO vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GTO
GTO alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | GTO vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | GTO vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | GTO vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | GTO vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | GTO vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GTO
GTO alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | Feb 26, 2024 | GTO vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | GTO vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | GTO vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | GTO vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | GTO vs APCB |
Other ETFs from Invesco
Most popular Invesco ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | GTO vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | GTO vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | -5.92% | Oct 13, 2020 | GTO vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 47 | 0.62% | Apr 24, 2003 | GTO vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | GTO vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.57% | Dec 6, 2005 | GTO vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 20 | 4.64% | Oct 18, 2012 | GTO vs SPHD | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 7.17% | Jun 11, 2021 | GTO vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 92 | 5.82% | Oct 26, 2005 | GTO vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 80 | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | GTO vs XMMO |
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