iShares Convertible Bond ETF (ICVT) Alternatives
iShares Convertible Bond ETF (ICVT) belongs to the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ICVT. 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 ICVT
ICVT charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ICVT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. Preferred ETF | 0.23% | Sep 11, 2017 | ICVT vs PFFD | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.25% | Jun 22, 2020 | ICVT vs PFFV | |
| American Century Quality Preferred ETF | 0.33% | Feb 16, 2021 | ICVT vs QPFF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 0.40% | Apr 14, 2009 | ICVT vs CWB | |
| VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ... | 0.41% | Jul 16, 2012 | ICVT vs PFXF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ICVT
Among ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 88 | Nov 4, 2015 | ICVT vs FCVT | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 87 | Mar 5, 2024 | ICVT vs NPFI | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 85 | Jun 16, 2020 | ICVT vs PQDI | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 82 | Jul 10, 2017 | ICVT vs PREF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 82 | Apr 14, 2009 | ICVT vs CWB |
Top Performing ICVT Alternatives (YTD)
ICVT alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 4.51% | Nov 4, 2015 | ICVT vs FCVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 4.04% | Apr 14, 2009 | ICVT vs CWB | |
| VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ... | 0.76% | Jul 16, 2012 | ICVT vs PFXF | |
| AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E... | 0.71% | Nov 19, 2019 | ICVT vs PFLD | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.22% | May 1, 2014 | ICVT vs VRP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ICVT
ICVT alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Preferred ETF | 0.00% | Feb 16, 2021 | ICVT vs QPFF | |
| Preferred-Plus ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | ICVT vs IPPP | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 3.22% | Jun 16, 2020 | ICVT vs PQDI | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 3.26% | Mar 5, 2024 | ICVT vs NPFI | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 3.45% | Jul 10, 2017 | ICVT vs PREF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ICVT
ICVT alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | -2.88% | Jul 10, 2017 | ICVT vs PREF | |
| John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | -3.08% | Dec 14, 2021 | ICVT vs JHPI | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | -3.18% | Mar 5, 2024 | ICVT vs NPFI | |
| Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF | -3.18% | Jun 15, 2021 | ICVT vs FPFD | |
| PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exch... | -3.28% | Jan 18, 2023 | ICVT vs PRFD |
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 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | ICVT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | ICVT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | ICVT vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | ICVT vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | ICVT vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ICVT vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | ICVT vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | ICVT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | ICVT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | ICVT vs ACWI |
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