PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF (PAB) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PAB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PAB
PAB charges 0.19% annually. There are 20 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.00B | Apr 2007 | PAB vs BIV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.11B | Dec 2018 | PAB vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 96.10M | Jul 2025 | PAB vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 95.94M | Jun 2024 | PAB vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 540.97M | Jul 2022 | PAB vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PAB
PAB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 20 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 94 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | PAB vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | PAB vs JUCY | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 69 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | PAB vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 67 | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | PAB vs MYCI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 61 | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | PAB vs BFIX |
Top Performing PAB Alternatives (YTD)
PAB is at 0.17% YTD. There are 34 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.04% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | PAB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.58% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | PAB vs OVB | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.23% | — | Nov 2025 | PAB vs DDV | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.99% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | PAB vs USDX | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.48% | 301.68M | Apr 2018 | PAB vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PAB
PAB has 3.89% 1-year volatility. There are 31 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.91% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | PAB vs USDX | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.94% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | PAB vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.22% | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | PAB vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.35% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | PAB vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.61% | 101.28M | Oct 2020 | PAB vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PAB
PAB has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.86%. There are 26 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | PAB vs EDGF | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.83% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | PAB vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | PAB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -0.94% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | PAB vs BFIX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | -1.56% | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | PAB vs MYCI |
Other ETFs from PGIM
The 10 most viewed PGIM ETFs shown here include PAAA, PULS, PFRL and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $16B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.03% | 10.16B | Jul 2023 | PAB vs PAAA | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.73% | 16.31B | Apr 2018 | PAB vs PULS | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 91 | 1.96% | 116.67M | May 2022 | PAB vs PFRL | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 89 | 1.23% | — | Jul 2023 | PAB vs PSDM | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 88 | 1.32% | 97.02M | Jun 2024 | PAB vs PUSH | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 86 | 6.23% | 183.97M | Jun 2024 | PAB vs BUFP | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 71 | 1.88% | 161.26M | Dec 2023 | PAB vs PSH | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 90 | 4.52% | 154.43M | Jun 2024 | PAB vs PBFR | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 40 | 0.34% | 978.28M | Dec 2021 | PAB vs PTRB | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 6.64% | 154.47M | Dec 2022 | PAB vs PJFG |
Often Compared With PAB
Investors most often compare PAB with BND, BOND, CRBN. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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