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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GTO
GTO charges 0.35% annually. There are 17 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 117.00M | Dec 2025 | GTO vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 42.71B | Jun 2014 | GTO vs IUSB | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 276.82M | Nov 2016 | GTO vs IMTB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 714.90M | Jun 2020 | GTO vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 450.15M | Apr 2014 | GTO vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GTO
GTO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 45. There are 9 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 91 | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | GTO vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 89 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | GTO vs BNDS | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 74 | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | GTO vs MBS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 64 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | GTO vs SJCP | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 59 | — | Mar 2025 | GTO vs CFIT |
Top Performing GTO Alternatives (YTD)
GTO is at 0.20% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.73% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | GTO vs BNDS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 4.23% | — | Mar 2025 | GTO vs CFIT | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.00% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | GTO vs ZHOG | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.97% | 186.26M | Aug 2022 | GTO vs BNDI | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.96% | 450.15M | Apr 2014 | GTO vs BYLD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GTO
GTO has 3.39% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.58% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | GTO vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.53% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | GTO vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.76% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | GTO vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.09% | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | GTO vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.23% | 733.52M | Mar 2022 | GTO vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GTO
GTO has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.73%. There are 22 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | GTO vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | GTO vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | GTO vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | GTO vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | GTO vs MBS |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $481B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 58 | 16.13% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | GTO vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 62 | 26.03% | 22.01B | Oct 2015 | GTO vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 16.16% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | GTO vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 58 | 12.75% | 96.24B | Apr 2003 | GTO vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 74.43% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | GTO vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 40 | 3.75% | 10.85B | May 2005 | GTO vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 16.39% | 20.11B | Dec 2005 | GTO vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 37 | 11.46% | 3.29B | Oct 2012 | GTO vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 14.98% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | GTO vs XMMO | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 35 | 9.54% | 8.22B | Oct 2005 | GTO vs PPA |
Often Compared With GTO
Investors most often compare GTO with IGLB, BND, HTRB. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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