Hartford Core Bond ETF (HCRB) Alternatives
Hartford Core Bond ETF (HCRB) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HCRB. 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 HCRB
HCRB charges 0.29% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HCRB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | HCRB vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | HCRB vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | HCRB vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | HCRB vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | HCRB vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HCRB
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | HCRB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | HCRB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | HCRB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | HCRB vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | HCRB vs OVB |
Top Performing HCRB Alternatives (YTD)
HCRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.80% | Oct 31, 2022 | HCRB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | HCRB vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | HCRB vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | HCRB vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | HCRB vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HCRB
HCRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | HCRB vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | HCRB vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | HCRB vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | HCRB vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | HCRB vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HCRB
HCRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | HCRB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | HCRB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | HCRB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | HCRB vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | HCRB vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Hartford
Most popular Hartford ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Strategic Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 77 | -0.99% | Sep 21, 2021 | HCRB vs HFSI | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 94 | 6.61% | Feb 25, 2015 | HCRB vs RODM | |
| Hartford US Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 64 | 3.79% | Dec 5, 2023 | HCRB vs VMAX | |
| Hartford AAA CLO ETF | CLO | — | — | May 30, 2018 | HCRB vs HSRT | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 93 | 6.43% | Feb 26, 2015 | HCRB vs ROAM | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 68 | 2.64% | Feb 25, 2015 | HCRB vs ROUS | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 3.15% | Mar 24, 2015 | HCRB vs ROSC | |
| Hartford Municipal Opportunities ETF | Municipal Bonds, Actively Managed | 60 | -0.10% | Dec 13, 2017 | HCRB vs HMOP | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond, Actively Managed | 29 | 0.14% | Apr 18, 2018 | HCRB vs HTAB | |
| Hartford Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 53 | -0.21% | Sep 27, 2017 | HCRB vs HTRB |
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