SEI High Yield Bond & Alternative Credit ETF (LEND) belongs to the High Yield Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LEND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LEND
LEND charges 0.65% annually. There are 98 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.66B | Jul 2023 | LEND vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.27B | Jun 2012 | LEND vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | LEND vs NHYB | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.50B | Dec 2016 | LEND vs HYLB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.25B | Oct 2017 | LEND vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LEND
Among 91 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 96 | 934.68M | Aug 2018 | LEND vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.09M | Nov 2024 | LEND vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 89 | 854.17M | Sep 2019 | LEND vs BSJR | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 87 | 624.90M | Feb 2015 | LEND vs FLRT | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 87 | 499.09M | Jul 2021 | LEND vs IBHG |
Top Performing LEND Alternatives (YTD)
Among 97 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 8.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 8.36% | — | Aug 2025 | LEND vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.18% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | LEND vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.23% | 521.94M | May 2012 | LEND vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.01% | 175.37M | May 2013 | LEND vs HYHG | |
| Fidelity Sustainable High Yield ETF | 3.64% | 125.35M | Feb 2022 | LEND vs FSYD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LEND
LEND has 3.38% 1-year volatility. There are 37 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | 6.49M | Mar 2015 | LEND vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.35% | 934.68M | Aug 2018 | LEND vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.47% | 624.90M | Feb 2015 | LEND vs FLRT | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.87% | 4.97M | Feb 2026 | LEND vs MYHA | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 2.03% | 499.09M | Jul 2021 | LEND vs IBHG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LEND
Among 91 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.54% | 934.68M | Aug 2018 | LEND vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 499.09M | Jul 2021 | LEND vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 854.17M | Sep 2019 | LEND vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 450.53M | Mar 2022 | LEND vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 22.09M | Nov 2024 | LEND vs LDRH |
Other ETFs from SEI
The 8 most viewed SEI ETFs shown here include SEIV, SEIM, SELV and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $990M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.84% | 956.28M | May 2022 | LEND vs SEIV | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 16.94% | 989.57M | May 2022 | LEND vs SEIM | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | 4.47% | 168.13M | May 2022 | LEND vs SELV | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Quality Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | 4.55% | 473.26M | May 2022 | LEND vs SEIQ | |
| SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | Multistrategy | — | 6.61% | 191.55M | Sep 2025 | LEND vs QALT | |
| SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 75 | 24.78% | — | Oct 2024 | LEND vs SEEM | |
| SEI Select International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 58 | 11.01% | — | Oct 2024 | LEND vs SEIE | |
| SEI Select Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 48 | 16.62% | — | Oct 2024 | LEND vs SEIS |
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