PGIM Corporate Bond 5-10 Year ETF (PCI) belongs to the Corporate Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PCI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PCI
PCI charges 0.25% annually. There are 83 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.45B | Oct 2019 | PCI vs SCHI | |
| Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 848.73M | Oct 2019 | PCI vs SCHJ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.09B | Apr 2011 | PCI vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 10.00B | Nov 2009 | PCI vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 69.50B | Nov 2009 | PCI vs VCIT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PCI
Among 91 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | PCI vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | PCI vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | PCI vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | PCI vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | PCI vs FLOT |
Top Performing PCI Alternatives (YTD)
PCI is at -0.20% YTD. There are 47 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 596.69M | May 2014 | PCI vs HYGH | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | PCI vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.47% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | PCI vs FLOT | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.32% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | PCI vs MYCF | |
| ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged | 2.20% | 329.71M | Nov 2013 | PCI vs IGHG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PCI
PCI has 4.14% 1-year volatility. There are 71 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.58% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | PCI vs MYCF | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.60% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | PCI vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.63% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | PCI vs IBDR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.76% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | PCI vs FLOT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 0.80% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | PCI vs FLTR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PCI
PCI has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.04%. There are 74 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.08% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | PCI vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | PCI vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | PCI vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | PCI vs FLTR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.42% | 4.58B | Sep 2017 | PCI vs BSCR |
Other ETFs from PGIM
The 10 most viewed PGIM ETFs shown here include PAAA, PULS, PFRL and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.76% | 11.25B | Jul 2023 | PCI vs PAAA | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.36% | 18.30B | Apr 2018 | PCI vs PULS | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 94 | 2.97% | 121.63M | May 2022 | PCI vs PFRL | |
| PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 64 | 1.43% | 1.39B | Sep 2018 | PCI vs PHYL | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 92 | 1.48% | — | Jul 2023 | PCI vs PSDM | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 88 | 7.12% | 223.70M | Jun 2024 | PCI vs BUFP | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 92 | 5.36% | 203.06M | Jun 2024 | PCI vs PBFR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 93 | 1.56% | 106.99M | Jun 2024 | PCI vs PUSH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 84 | 2.49% | 173.89M | Dec 2023 | PCI vs PSH | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 99 | 3.86% | — | Mar 2025 | PCI vs PMAP |
Often Compared With PCI
Investors most often compare PCI with VTC, OVT, MILK. These 17 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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