Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF (SCSB) belongs to the Actively Managed category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCSB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCSB
SCSB charges 0.33% annually. There are 17 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF | 0.07% | — | Sep 2025 | SCSB vs TOT | |
| ADRhedged SAP ETF | 0.19% | — | Jan 2025 | SCSB vs SAPH | |
| T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF | 0.20% | — | Dec 2025 | SCSB vs TACN | |
| Bluemonte Global Equity ETF | 0.23% | 329.50M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs BINT | |
| Bluemonte Core Bond ETF | 0.23% | 451.08M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs BDBT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCSB
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | SCSB vs CLSE | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs ABI | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs AFOS | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 85 | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | SCSB vs CEFS | |
| Bluemonte Large Cap Value ETF | 84 | 233.80M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs BVAL |
Top Performing SCSB Alternatives (YTD)
Among 64 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 48.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 48.43% | 1.31B | Oct 2014 | SCSB vs ARKG | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 42.34% | — | Oct 2025 | SCSB vs POW | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.59% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs AFOS | |
| SMART Trend ETF | 26.14% | — | Aug 2025 | SCSB vs STRN | |
| Towle Value ETF | 24.97% | — | Jul 2025 | SCSB vs TCV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCSB
SCSB has 1.46% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | 0.79% | — | Mar 2026 | SCSB vs SCUB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.37% | — | Feb 2026 | SCSB vs RAAY | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Reinvesting ETF | 1.95% | — | Feb 2026 | SCSB vs RAAR | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | 2.25% | 155.00M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs BLST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCSB
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | — | Jul 2023 | SCSB vs USFI | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 155.00M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs BLST | |
| Obra Defensive High Yield ETF | -1.96% | 5.15M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs ODHY | |
| Capital Group High Yield Bond ETF | -2.38% | 116.70M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs CGHY |
Other ETFs from Sterling Capital
The 4 most viewed Sterling Capital ETFs shown here include SCEC, SCEP, SCMC and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $479M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Enhanced Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 36 | 0.18% | 479.25M | Mar 2025 | SCSB vs SCEC | |
| Sterling Capital Hedged Equity Premium Income ETF | Equity Hedged, Derivative Income | — | 4.35% | 214.66M | Dec 2025 | SCSB vs SCEP | |
| Sterling Capital Multi-Strategy Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | 2.33% | 159.64M | Dec 2025 | SCSB vs SCMC | |
| Sterling Capital National Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 1.35% | 178.70M | Dec 2025 | SCSB vs SCNM |
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