iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF (IMTB) 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 IMTB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IMTB
IMTB charges 0.06% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 117.00M | Dec 2025 | IMTB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 42.71B | Jun 2014 | IMTB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 714.90M | Jun 2020 | IMTB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 450.15M | Apr 2014 | IMTB vs BYLD | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | 0.20% | 1.60B | Dec 2023 | IMTB vs VPLS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IMTB
IMTB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 42. There are 28 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 92 | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | IMTB vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 91 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | IMTB vs BNDS | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 79 | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | IMTB vs MBS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 63 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | IMTB vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 60 | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | IMTB vs CAAA |
Top Performing IMTB Alternatives (YTD)
IMTB is at 0.12% YTD. There are 44 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 5.24% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | IMTB vs BNDS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 3.95% | — | Mar 2025 | IMTB vs CFIT | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.34% | 186.26M | Aug 2022 | IMTB vs BNDI | |
| Weitz Core Plus Bond ETF | 1.31% | 30.34M | Aug 2025 | IMTB vs WCPB | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.28% | 46.19M | Sep 2023 | IMTB vs ZHOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IMTB
IMTB has 4.13% 1-year volatility. There are 49 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 | IMTB vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.53% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | IMTB vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.73% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | IMTB vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.07% | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | IMTB vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.24% | 733.52M | Mar 2022 | IMTB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IMTB
IMTB has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.86%. There are 34 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 | IMTB vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | IMTB vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | IMTB vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.44M | Feb 2024 | IMTB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 154.00M | Jun 2021 | IMTB vs MBS |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IMTB vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IMTB vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IMTB vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IMTB vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IMTB vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IMTB vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IMTB vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IMTB vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IMTB vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IMTB vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IMTB
Investors most often compare IMTB with ISTB, ILTB, FALN. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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