ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF (PIFI) Alternatives
ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF (PIFI) 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 PIFI. 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 PIFI
PIFI charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PIFI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | PIFI vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | PIFI vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | PIFI vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | PIFI vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | PIFI vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PIFI
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 | PIFI vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | PIFI vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | PIFI vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | PIFI vs OVB | |
| Schwab Core Bond ETF | 67 | Feb 4, 2025 | PIFI vs SCCR |
Top Performing PIFI Alternatives (YTD)
PIFI 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 | PIFI vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | PIFI vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | PIFI vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | PIFI vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | PIFI vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PIFI
PIFI 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 | PIFI vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | PIFI vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | PIFI vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | PIFI vs VTG | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.86% | Oct 31, 2022 | PIFI vs JUCY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PIFI
PIFI 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 | PIFI vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | PIFI vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | PIFI vs JUCY | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | PIFI vs PCRB | |
| iShares ESG Aware US Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.49% | Oct 18, 2018 | PIFI vs EAGG |
Other ETFs from ClearShares
Most popular ClearShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.90% | Jul 10, 2018 | PIFI vs OPER |
Often Compared With PIFI
What investors most often compare with PIFI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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