PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF (PJBF) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PJBF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PJBF
PJBF charges 0.59% annually. There are 61 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | PJBF vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | PJBF vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | PJBF vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | PJBF vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | PJBF vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PJBF
PJBF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 20. There are 82 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | PJBF vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 92 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | PJBF vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 87 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | PJBF vs AVGV | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 84 | 533.45M | Mar 2014 | PJBF vs GVAL | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 84 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | PJBF vs VOLT |
Top Performing PJBF Alternatives (YTD)
PJBF is at 7.30% YTD. There are 74 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 38.93% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | PJBF vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 32.10% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | PJBF vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 27.97% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | PJBF vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 27.74% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | PJBF vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 25.08% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | PJBF vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PJBF
PJBF has 21.94% 1-year volatility. There are 107 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.71% | 236.11M | May 2022 | PJBF vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.04% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | PJBF vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.07% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | PJBF vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.54% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | PJBF vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.63% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | PJBF vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PJBF
PJBF has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.41%. There are 83 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | PJBF vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | PJBF vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | PJBF vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | PJBF vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | PJBF vs HERD |
Other ETFs from PGIM
The 10 most viewed PGIM ETFs shown here include PAAA, PULS, PFRL and span 9 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 | 2.53% | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | PJBF vs PAAA | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.13% | 17.62B | Apr 2018 | PJBF vs PULS | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 93 | 2.81% | 118.91M | May 2022 | PJBF vs PFRL | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 91 | 1.30% | — | Jul 2023 | PJBF vs PSDM | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 87 | 6.76% | 213.82M | Jun 2024 | PJBF vs BUFP | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 92 | 5.10% | 194.07M | Jun 2024 | PJBF vs PBFR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 92 | 1.60% | 102.00M | Jun 2024 | PJBF vs PUSH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | 2.28% | 167.88M | Dec 2023 | PJBF vs PSH | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 99 | 3.60% | — | Mar 2025 | PJBF vs PMAP | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 35 | -0.07% | 1.07B | Dec 2021 | PJBF vs PTRB |
Often Compared With PJBF
Investors most often compare PJBF with SNPE, AADR, GABF. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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