Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR) Alternatives
Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR) 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 SCCR. 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 SCCR
SCCR charges 0.16% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCCR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | SCCR vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | SCCR vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | SCCR vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | SCCR vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | SCCR vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCCR
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 | SCCR vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | SCCR vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | SCCR vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | SCCR vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | SCCR vs OVB |
Top Performing SCCR Alternatives (YTD)
SCCR 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 | SCCR vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | SCCR vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | SCCR vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | SCCR vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | SCCR vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCCR
SCCR 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 | SCCR vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | SCCR vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | SCCR vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | SCCR vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | SCCR vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCCR
SCCR 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 | SCCR vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | SCCR vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | SCCR vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | SCCR vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | SCCR vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
Most popular Charles Schwab ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | SCCR vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCCR vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -4.45% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCCR vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -4.05% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCCR vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.95% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCCR vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.80% | Apr 29, 2021 | SCCR vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 3.48% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCCR vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 70 | 2.24% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCCR vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 3.43% | Jan 13, 2011 | SCCR vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 2.76% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCCR vs FNDX |
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