PGIM Total Return Bond ETF (PTRB) Alternatives
PGIM Total Return Bond ETF (PTRB) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PTRB. 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 PTRB
PTRB charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PTRB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | PTRB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | PTRB vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | PTRB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | PTRB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | PTRB vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PTRB
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | PTRB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | PTRB vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | PTRB vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | PTRB vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | PTRB vs BNDS |
Top Performing PTRB Alternatives (YTD)
PTRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | PTRB vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | PTRB vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | PTRB vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | PTRB vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | PTRB vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PTRB
PTRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | PTRB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | PTRB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | PTRB vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | PTRB vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | PTRB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PTRB
PTRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | Feb 26, 2024 | PTRB vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | PTRB vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | PTRB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | PTRB vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | PTRB vs APCB |
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 | PTRB vs PAAA | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.89% | Apr 5, 2018 | PTRB vs PULS | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 48 | -0.51% | May 17, 2022 | PTRB vs PFRL | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 96 | 0.48% | Jul 19, 2023 | PTRB vs PSDM | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 86 | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | PTRB vs PSH | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 34 | -12.45% | Dec 12, 2022 | PTRB vs PJFG | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 75 | -1.34% | Jun 11, 2024 | PTRB vs BUFP | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 95 | 0.64% | Jun 24, 2024 | PTRB vs PUSH | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 73 | 1.34% | Dec 12, 2022 | PTRB vs PJFV | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 79 | -0.75% | Jun 11, 2024 | PTRB vs PBFR |
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