PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF (PAB) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to PAB
PAB charges 0.19% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PAB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | PAB vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | PAB vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | PAB vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | PAB vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | PAB vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PAB
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | PAB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | PAB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | PAB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | PAB vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | PAB vs OVB |
Top Performing PAB Alternatives (YTD)
PAB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.80% | Oct 31, 2022 | PAB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | PAB vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | PAB vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | PAB vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | PAB vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PAB
PAB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | PAB vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | PAB vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | PAB vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | PAB vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | PAB vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PAB
PAB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | PAB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | PAB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | PAB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | PAB vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | PAB vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from PGIM
Most popular PGIM ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 98 | 0.99% | Jul 19, 2023 | PAB vs PAAA | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.89% | Apr 5, 2018 | PAB vs PULS | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 48 | -0.51% | May 17, 2022 | PAB vs PFRL | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 96 | 0.48% | Jul 19, 2023 | PAB vs PSDM | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 86 | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | PAB vs PSH | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 34 | -12.45% | Dec 12, 2022 | PAB vs PJFG | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 54 | -0.15% | Dec 2, 2021 | PAB vs PTRB | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 75 | -1.34% | Jun 11, 2024 | PAB vs BUFP | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 95 | 0.64% | Jun 24, 2024 | PAB vs PUSH | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 73 | 1.34% | Dec 12, 2022 | PAB vs PJFV |
Often Compared With PAB
What investors most often compare with PAB, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | PAB vs BND | |
| PIMCO Active Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 60 | -0.02% | Mar 1, 2012 | PAB vs BOND | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 68 | -3.35% | Dec 8, 2014 | PAB vs CRBN | |
| Vanguard Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 61 | 0.01% | Dec 14, 2023 | PAB vs VCRB | |
| Doubleline Etf Trust - Mortgage ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 66 | 0.28% | Mar 31, 2023 | PAB vs DMBS | |
| WisdomTree Voya Yield Enchanced USD Universal Bond... | Intermediate Core Bond | 60 | -0.12% | Feb 3, 2023 | PAB vs UNIY | |
| Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 45 | 0.26% | Mar 2, 2021 | PAB vs FSEC | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 42 | -0.02% | Jun 27, 2023 | PAB vs IBTO |
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