Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - (PCRB) Alternatives
Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - (PCRB) 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 PCRB. 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 PCRB
PCRB charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PCRB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | PCRB vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | PCRB vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | PCRB vs BBAG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 27, 2023 | PCRB vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | PCRB vs IBGA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PCRB
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 | PCRB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 83 | Feb 9, 2022 | PCRB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 80 | Oct 31, 2022 | PCRB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 70 | Sep 30, 2019 | PCRB vs OVB | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 70 | Oct 1, 2020 | PCRB vs PIFI |
Top Performing PCRB Alternatives (YTD)
PCRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.94% | Oct 31, 2022 | PCRB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.52% | Sep 30, 2019 | PCRB vs OVB | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.28% | Feb 28, 2024 | PCRB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 0.82% | Feb 9, 2022 | PCRB vs BFIX | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 0.51% | Apr 18, 2018 | PCRB vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PCRB
PCRB 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 | PCRB vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | PCRB vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.07% | Feb 9, 2022 | PCRB vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.26% | Jul 7, 2025 | PCRB vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.57% | Jul 7, 2025 | PCRB vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PCRB
PCRB 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 | PCRB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | PCRB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.47% | Oct 31, 2022 | PCRB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | PCRB vs PIFI | |
| iShares ESG Aware US Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.49% | Oct 18, 2018 | PCRB vs EAGG |
Other ETFs from Putnam
Most popular Putnam ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -11.37% | Sep 29, 2022 | PCRB vs PBDC | |
| Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 78 | 2.19% | May 25, 2021 | PCRB vs PVAL | |
| Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF | Ultrashort Bond, ESG | 99 | 0.57% | Jan 19, 2023 | PCRB vs PULT | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 94 | 10.51% | May 17, 2023 | PCRB vs PEMX | |
| Putnam Panagora ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF - | Emerging Markets Diversified | 85 | 6.47% | Jan 19, 2023 | PCRB vs PPEM | |
| Putnam ESG High Yield ETF - | High Yield Bonds | 85 | 0.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | PCRB vs PHYD | |
| Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF - | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 68 | 0.62% | Jan 19, 2023 | PCRB vs PPIE |
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