Hartford Total Return Bond ETF (HTRB) Alternatives
Hartford Total Return Bond ETF (HTRB) 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 HTRB. 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 HTRB
HTRB charges 0.29% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HTRB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | HTRB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | HTRB vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | HTRB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | HTRB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | HTRB vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HTRB
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 | HTRB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | HTRB vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | HTRB vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | HTRB vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | HTRB vs BNDS |
Top Performing HTRB Alternatives (YTD)
HTRB 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 | HTRB vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | HTRB vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | HTRB vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | HTRB vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | HTRB vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HTRB
HTRB 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 | HTRB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | HTRB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | HTRB vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | HTRB vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | HTRB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HTRB
HTRB 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 | HTRB vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | HTRB vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | HTRB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | HTRB vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | HTRB vs APCB |
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 | HTRB vs HFSI | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 94 | 6.61% | Feb 25, 2015 | HTRB vs RODM | |
| Hartford US Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 64 | 3.79% | Dec 5, 2023 | HTRB vs VMAX | |
| Hartford AAA CLO ETF | CLO | — | — | May 30, 2018 | HTRB vs HSRT | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 93 | 6.43% | Feb 26, 2015 | HTRB vs ROAM | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 68 | 2.64% | Feb 25, 2015 | HTRB vs ROUS | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 3.15% | Mar 24, 2015 | HTRB vs ROSC | |
| Hartford Municipal Opportunities ETF | Municipal Bonds, Actively Managed | 60 | -0.10% | Dec 13, 2017 | HTRB vs HMOP | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond, Actively Managed | 29 | 0.14% | Apr 18, 2018 | HTRB vs HTAB | |
| Hartford Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 38 | -10.55% | Nov 9, 2021 | HTRB vs HFGO |
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