First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) Alternatives
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) belongs to the Short-Term Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LDSF. 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 LDSF
LDSF charges 0.87% annually. Among ETFs in the Short-Term Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LDSF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Nov 30, 2011 | LDSF vs SPTS | |
| Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Aug 5, 2010 | LDSF vs SCHO | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Nov 19, 2009 | LDSF vs VGSH | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | LDSF vs BSV | |
| iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Oct 18, 2012 | LDSF vs ISTB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LDSF
Among ETFs in the Short-Term 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 99 | Feb 22, 2024 | LDSF vs FLDB | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | 98 | Mar 31, 2023 | LDSF vs DCRE | |
| VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF | 98 | Oct 24, 2017 | LDSF vs USTB | |
| Invesco Short Duration Bond ETF | 97 | Dec 5, 2022 | LDSF vs ISDB | |
| F/M 2-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 97 | Jan 10, 2024 | LDSF vs ZTWO |
Top Performing LDSF Alternatives (YTD)
LDSF alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | 0.90% | Mar 31, 2023 | LDSF vs DCRE | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 0.80% | Feb 22, 2024 | LDSF vs FLDB | |
| PIMCO Enhanced Low Duration Active ETF | 0.52% | Jan 22, 2014 | LDSF vs LDUR | |
| Federated Hermes Short Duration Corporate ETF | 0.43% | Dec 16, 2021 | LDSF vs FCSH | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | 0.42% | Nov 15, 2023 | LDSF vs SDCP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LDSF
LDSF alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 1.07% | Feb 22, 2024 | LDSF vs FLDB | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | 1.39% | Mar 31, 2023 | LDSF vs DCRE | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 1.44% | Nov 19, 2009 | LDSF vs VGSH | |
| Invesco Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.46% | Dec 5, 2022 | LDSF vs ISDB | |
| VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF | 1.48% | Oct 24, 2017 | LDSF vs USTB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LDSF
LDSF alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | -0.40% | Feb 22, 2024 | LDSF vs FLDB | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | -0.68% | Mar 31, 2023 | LDSF vs DCRE | |
| State Street DoubleLine Short Duration Total Retur... | -0.76% | Apr 13, 2016 | LDSF vs STOT | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | -0.82% | Nov 15, 2023 | LDSF vs SDCP | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | -0.84% | Nov 30, 2011 | LDSF vs SPTS |
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