Neuberger Total Return Bond ETF (NBTR) 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 NBTR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NBTR
NBTR charges 0.37% annually. There are 23 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 128.00M | Dec 2025 | NBTR vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 43.00B | Jun 2014 | NBTR vs IUSB | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 274.69M | Nov 2016 | NBTR vs IMTB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 709.92M | Jun 2020 | NBTR vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 447.20M | Apr 2014 | NBTR vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NBTR
NBTR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 37. There are 15 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 89 | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | NBTR vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 88 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | NBTR vs BNDS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 70 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | NBTR vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 67 | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | NBTR vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 54 | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | NBTR vs CAAA |
Top Performing NBTR Alternatives (YTD)
NBTR is at -0.44% YTD. There are 29 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.11% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | NBTR vs BNDS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 3.70% | — | Mar 2025 | NBTR vs CFIT | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 1.12% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | NBTR vs SJCP | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 0.84% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | NBTR vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.78% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | NBTR vs KDRN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NBTR
NBTR has 3.46% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.62% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | NBTR vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.49% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | NBTR vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.77% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | NBTR vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | NBTR vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.24% | 735.65M | Mar 2022 | NBTR vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NBTR
NBTR has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.54%. There are 8 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% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | NBTR vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | NBTR vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | NBTR vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | NBTR vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | NBTR vs MBS |
Other ETFs from Neuberger
The 3 most viewed Neuberger ETFs shown here include NBGX, NBCR, NBIE and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $836M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuberger Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 22 | 3.18% | 13.56M | Dec 2024 | NBTR vs NBGX | |
| Neuberger Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 49 | 7.11% | 836.09M | Jul 2024 | NBTR vs NBCR | |
| Neuberger International Core Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | — | 244.04M | Mar 2026 | NBTR vs NBIE |
Often Compared With NBTR
Investors most often compare NBTR with NBFC, BESF, COMT. These 19 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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