iShares iBonds Dec 2035 Term Corporate ETF (IBCA) Alternatives
iShares iBonds Dec 2035 Term Corporate ETF (IBCA) 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 IBCA. 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 IBCA
IBCA charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IBCA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | IBCA vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | IBCA vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | IBCA vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | IBCA vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | IBCA vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBCA
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 | IBCA vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | IBCA vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | IBCA vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | IBCA vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | IBCA vs OVB |
Top Performing IBCA Alternatives (YTD)
IBCA 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 | IBCA vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | IBCA vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | IBCA vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | IBCA vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | IBCA vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBCA
IBCA 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 | IBCA vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | IBCA vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | IBCA vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | IBCA vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | IBCA vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBCA
IBCA 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 | IBCA vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | IBCA vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | IBCA vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | IBCA vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | IBCA vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IBCA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IBCA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IBCA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IBCA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IBCA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IBCA vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IBCA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IBCA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IBCA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IBCA vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBCA
What investors most often compare with IBCA, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -12.16% | Apr 10, 2023 | IBCA vs MAGS | |
| Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 45 | 0.26% | Mar 2, 2021 | IBCA vs FSEC |
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