iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF (IUSB) Alternatives
iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF (IUSB) 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 IUSB. 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 IUSB
IUSB charges 0.06% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IUSB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | IUSB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | IUSB vs IMTB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | IUSB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | IUSB vs BYLD | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | 0.20% | Dec 7, 2023 | IUSB vs VPLS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IUSB
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 | 83 | Sep 5, 2023 | IUSB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 82 | Feb 26, 2024 | IUSB vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 81 | Feb 24, 2015 | IUSB vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 79 | Feb 24, 2015 | IUSB vs SYSB | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 74 | Jun 4, 2021 | IUSB vs MBS |
Top Performing IUSB Alternatives (YTD)
IUSB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.21% | Mar 23, 2021 | IUSB vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.89% | Jan 15, 2025 | IUSB vs BNDS | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.62% | Dec 20, 2021 | IUSB vs KDRN | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.61% | Aug 29, 2022 | IUSB vs BNDI | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.52% | Jun 4, 2021 | IUSB vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IUSB
IUSB 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 | 2.30% | Sep 5, 2023 | IUSB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | IUSB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.58% | Jun 4, 2021 | IUSB vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.63% | Dec 2, 2025 | IUSB vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | IUSB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IUSB
IUSB 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 | IUSB vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | IUSB vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | IUSB vs EUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | IUSB vs APCB | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.54% | Jun 4, 2021 | IUSB vs MBS |
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 | IUSB vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | IUSB vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | IUSB vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | IUSB vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | IUSB vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IUSB vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | IUSB vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | IUSB vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | IUSB vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | IUSB vs ACWI |
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