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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCCR
SCCR charges 0.16% annually. There are 18 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 122.30M | Jul 2025 | SCCR vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.03B | Dec 2018 | SCCR vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.20B | Apr 2007 | SCCR vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 469.02M | Jun 2023 | SCCR vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 549.87M | Jul 2022 | SCCR vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCCR
SCCR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 9 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 95 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | SCCR vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 77 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | SCCR vs JUCY | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 65 | 34.53M | Sep 2024 | SCCR vs MYCI | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 62 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | SCCR vs EDGF | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 52 | 297.30M | Apr 2018 | SCCR vs HTAB |
Top Performing SCCR Alternatives (YTD)
SCCR is at 0.52% YTD. There are 19 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.55% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | SCCR vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.53% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | SCCR vs JUCY | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.12% | — | Nov 2025 | SCCR vs DDV | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.07% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | SCCR vs OVB | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.64% | 297.30M | Apr 2018 | SCCR vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCCR
SCCR has 3.70% 1-year volatility. There are 20 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.89% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | SCCR vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 2.07% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | SCCR vs USDX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.18% | 34.53M | Sep 2024 | SCCR vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.34% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | SCCR vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.62% | 98.88M | Oct 2020 | SCCR vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCCR
SCCR has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.81%. There are 19 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | SCCR vs EDGF | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | SCCR vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.94% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | SCCR vs JUCY | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -0.99% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | SCCR vs BFIX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | -1.56% | 34.53M | Sep 2024 | SCCR vs MYCI |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHG, SCHX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $100B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 77 | 17.72% | 99.95B | Oct 2011 | SCCR vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 1.35% | 59.17B | Dec 2009 | SCCR vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 56 | 8.04% | 72.05B | Nov 2009 | SCCR vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 8.88% | 43.10B | Nov 2009 | SCCR vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 57 | 13.98% | 67.19B | Nov 2009 | SCCR vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50 | 7.30% | 2.29B | Apr 2021 | SCCR vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 83 | 16.92% | 15.79B | Dec 2009 | SCCR vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 14.31% | 26.73B | Aug 2013 | SCCR vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 76 | 16.43% | 24.80B | Aug 2013 | SCCR vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 22.53% | 23.58B | Nov 2009 | SCCR vs SCHA |
Often Compared With SCCR
Investors most often compare SCCR with SGOV, VCRB, SMBS. These 19 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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