Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF (SCUB) 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 SCUB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCUB
SCUB charges 0.30% annually. There are 24 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 | SCUB vs TOT | |
| Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing ... | 0.10% | 7.83M | Aug 2025 | SCUB vs TIPB | |
| VanEck Industrials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 261.34K | Jun 2026 | SCUB vs TRUI | |
| VanEck Financials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 587.41K | Apr 2026 | SCUB vs TRUF | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 55.87M | Feb 2026 | SCUB vs TRUC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCUB
Among 74 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 97 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | SCUB vs CLSE | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | SCUB vs ABI | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | SCUB vs SEIX | |
| Dimensional US Marketwide Value ETF | 94 | 15.39B | Dec 1998 | SCUB vs DFUV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SCUB vs AFOS |
Top Performing SCUB Alternatives (YTD)
Among 89 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 49.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 49.61% | 69.23M | May 2024 | SCUB vs USOY | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 35.52% | 1.73B | Oct 2014 | SCUB vs ARKG | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 30.34% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | SCUB vs POW | |
| Towle Value ETF | 28.00% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | SCUB vs TCV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 26.82% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SCUB vs AFOS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCUB
SCUB has 0.86% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF 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 | SCUB vs YCLO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.26% | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | SCUB vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.29% | 15.01M | Feb 2026 | SCUB vs RAAY | |
| Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.60% | — | Mar 2026 | SCUB vs SCSB | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 1.63% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | SCUB vs SEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCUB
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 | SCUB vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.11% | 9.71M | Jul 2023 | SCUB vs USFI | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | SCUB vs SEIX | |
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | -1.46% | 3.37B | Nov 2018 | SCUB vs FLXR | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 168.20M | Jun 2025 | SCUB 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 | 30 | -0.61% | 479.25M | Mar 2025 | SCUB vs SCEC | |
| Sterling Capital Hedged Equity Premium Income ETF | Equity Hedged, Derivative Income | — | 2.92% | 214.66M | Dec 2025 | SCUB vs SCEP | |
| Sterling Capital Multi-Strategy Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | 2.06% | 159.64M | Dec 2025 | SCUB vs SCMC | |
| Sterling Capital National Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 0.29% | 178.70M | Dec 2025 | SCUB vs SCNM |
Often Compared With SCUB
Investors most often compare SCUB with TFFI, SAPH, TEMD. These 20 comparison targets span 17 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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