Simplify Bond Bull ETF (RFIX) Alternatives
Simplify Bond Bull ETF (RFIX) belongs to the Nontraditional Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RFIX. 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 RFIX
RFIX charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RFIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 0.23% | Dec 18, 2013 | RFIX vs AGZD | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 0.45% | Sep 26, 2025 | RFIX vs JFLX | |
| Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF | 0.55% | Jan 24, 2023 | RFIX vs FTBD | |
| SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETF | 0.55% | Sep 27, 2021 | RFIX vs OBND | |
| Abacus Tactical High Yield ETF | 0.63% | — | RFIX vs ABHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RFIX
Among ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 86 | Dec 18, 2013 | RFIX vs AGZD | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | 85 | Sep 27, 2024 | RFIX vs HYBI | |
| Abacus Tactical High Yield ETF | 84 | — | RFIX vs ABHY | |
| First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | 82 | Jun 4, 2018 | RFIX vs UCON | |
| SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETF | 73 | Sep 27, 2021 | RFIX vs OBND |
Top Performing RFIX Alternatives (YTD)
RFIX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | 5.19% | Feb 7, 2023 | RFIX vs RSBT | |
| Cboe Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 2.52% | Feb 2, 2023 | RFIX vs RYSE | |
| FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate H... | 1.82% | Sep 30, 2021 | RFIX vs RISR | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 1.24% | Dec 18, 2013 | RFIX vs AGZD | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 1.04% | Mar 31, 2025 | RFIX vs ILS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RFIX
RFIX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 2.51% | Sep 26, 2025 | RFIX vs JFLX | |
| First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | 2.92% | Jun 4, 2018 | RFIX vs UCON | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 3.46% | Dec 18, 2013 | RFIX vs AGZD | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 3.53% | Mar 31, 2025 | RFIX vs ILS | |
| SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Sep 27, 2021 | RFIX vs OBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RFIX
RFIX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | -1.14% | Dec 18, 2013 | RFIX vs AGZD | |
| First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | -2.45% | Jun 4, 2018 | RFIX vs UCON | |
| Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed In... | -2.61% | Sep 28, 2021 | RFIX vs SSFI | |
| FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate H... | -2.61% | Sep 30, 2021 | RFIX vs RISR | |
| SPDR Loomis Sayles Opportunistic Bond ETF | -2.88% | Sep 27, 2021 | RFIX vs OBND |
Other ETFs from Simplify
Most popular Simplify ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility, Actively Managed | 17 | -7.92% | May 12, 2021 | RFIX vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 25 | 12.39% | Mar 7, 2022 | RFIX vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Options Trading | 82 | -1.40% | Nov 1, 2021 | RFIX vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency | 5 | -32.88% | Sep 29, 2022 | RFIX vs MAXI | |
| Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | High Yield Bonds | 14 | -2.19% | Feb 14, 2022 | RFIX vs CDX | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 16 | -2.90% | May 10, 2021 | RFIX vs PFIX | |
| Simplify Stable Income ETF | Government Bonds | 27 | 0.97% | Oct 27, 2022 | RFIX vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend, Actively Managed | 23 | -2.89% | Oct 27, 2022 | RFIX vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 26 | 0.08% | Feb 14, 2022 | RFIX vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Government Bonds | 76 | -0.43% | Nov 6, 2023 | RFIX vs MTBA |
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