Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (MBS) Alternatives
Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (MBS) 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 MBS. 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 MBS
MBS charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MBS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | MBS vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | MBS vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | MBS vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | MBS vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | MBS vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MBS
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 | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | MBS vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | MBS vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | MBS vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | MBS vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | MBS vs BNDS |
Top Performing MBS Alternatives (YTD)
MBS alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | MBS vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | MBS vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | MBS vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | MBS vs KDRN | |
| JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF | 0.23% | Jan 28, 2019 | MBS vs JCPB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MBS
MBS 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 | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | MBS vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | MBS vs CAAA | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | MBS vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | MBS vs DBND | |
| State Street DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF | 3.76% | Feb 23, 2015 | MBS vs TOTL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MBS
MBS 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 | MBS vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | MBS vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | MBS vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | MBS vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | MBS vs APCB |
Other ETFs from Angel Oak
Most popular Angel Oak ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Oak Ultrashort Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.87% | Oct 24, 2022 | MBS vs UYLD | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.97% | Nov 7, 2022 | MBS vs CARY | |
| Angel Oak High Yield Opportunities ETF | High Yield Bonds | 80 | 0.03% | Mar 31, 2009 | MBS vs AOHY |
Often Compared With MBS
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