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 27 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% | 6.49M | Sep 2025 | SCSB vs TOT | |
| VanEck Industrials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 261.34K | Jun 2026 | SCSB vs TRUI | |
| VanEck Financials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 587.41K | Apr 2026 | SCSB vs TRUF | |
| Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing ... | 0.10% | 7.83M | Aug 2025 | SCSB vs TIPB | |
| VanEck Consumer Staples TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 253.67K | Jun 2026 | SCSB vs TRUO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCSB
Among 73 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs ABI | |
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | SCSB vs CLSE | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | SCSB vs SEIX | |
| Dimensional US Marketwide Value ETF | 93 | 15.39B | Dec 1998 | SCSB vs DFUV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 92 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs AFOS |
Top Performing SCSB Alternatives (YTD)
Among 89 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 51.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 51.12% | 69.23M | May 2024 | SCSB vs USOY | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 29.44% | 1.73B | Oct 2014 | SCSB vs ARKG | |
| Towle Value ETF | 27.04% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | SCSB vs TCV | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 22.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | SCSB vs POW | |
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 22.28% | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | SCSB vs CLSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCSB
SCSB has 1.60% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin BSP CLO ETF | 0.43% | 50.33M | Jun 2026 | SCSB vs YCLO | |
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | 0.87% | — | Mar 2026 | SCSB vs SCUB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.27% | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.29% | 15.01M | Feb 2026 | SCSB vs RAAY | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 1.63% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | SCSB vs SEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCSB
Among 74 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% | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.11% | 9.71M | Jul 2023 | SCSB vs USFI | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | SCSB vs SEIX | |
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | -1.46% | 3.37B | Nov 2018 | SCSB vs FLXR | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 168.20M | Jun 2025 | SCSB vs BLST |
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 | 28 | -0.59% | 479.25M | Mar 2025 | SCSB vs SCEC | |
| Sterling Capital Hedged Equity Premium Income ETF | Equity Hedged, Derivative Income | — | 1.33% | 214.66M | Dec 2025 | SCSB vs SCEP | |
| Sterling Capital Multi-Strategy Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | 2.04% | 159.64M | Dec 2025 | SCSB vs SCMC | |
| Sterling Capital National Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 0.38% | 178.70M | Dec 2025 | SCSB vs SCNM |
Often Compared With SCSB
Investors most often compare SCSB with OEI, PGRI, UPSD. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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