Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF (SDCP) belongs to the Short-Term Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SDCP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SDCP
SDCP charges 0.35% annually. There are 50 ETFs in the Short-Term Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 848.73M | Oct 2019 | SDCP vs SCHJ | |
| Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 12.86B | Aug 2010 | SDCP vs SCHO | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 33.80B | Nov 2009 | SDCP vs VGSH | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 6.12B | Nov 2011 | SDCP vs SPTS | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.03% | 69.90B | Apr 2007 | SDCP vs BSV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SDCP
SDCP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 95. There are 9 ETFs in the Short-Term Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | SDCP vs MYCF | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 98 | 409.03M | Feb 2024 | SDCP vs FLDB | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 98 | 1.91B | Jun 2018 | SDCP vs FLDR | |
| State Street My2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 98 | 37.45M | Sep 2024 | SDCP vs MYCG | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | 97 | 452.38M | Mar 2023 | SDCP vs DCRE |
Top Performing SDCP Alternatives (YTD)
SDCP is at 1.52% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Short-Term Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.35% | — | Nov 2025 | SDCP vs DDV | |
| AAM SLC Low Duration Income ETF | 2.32% | 77.26M | Dec 2024 | SDCP vs LODI | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.32% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | SDCP vs MYCF | |
| SanJac Alpha Low Duration ETF | 2.28% | 1.52M | Sep 2024 | SDCP vs SJLD | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 2.03% | 409.03M | Feb 2024 | SDCP vs FLDB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SDCP
SDCP has 1.31% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the Short-Term Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.58% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | SDCP vs MYCF | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 0.81% | 1.91B | Jun 2018 | SDCP vs FLDR | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 0.91% | 409.03M | Feb 2024 | SDCP vs FLDB | |
| State Street My2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.93% | 37.45M | Sep 2024 | SDCP vs MYCG | |
| Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 1.03% | 130.20M | Aug 2025 | SDCP vs TAXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SDCP
SDCP has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.82%. There are 8 ETFs in the Short-Term Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | SDCP vs MYCF | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | -0.17% | 409.03M | Feb 2024 | SDCP vs FLDB | |
| State Street My2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.45% | 37.45M | Sep 2024 | SDCP vs MYCG | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | -0.47% | 1.91B | Jun 2018 | SDCP vs FLDR | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | -0.68% | 452.38M | Mar 2023 | SDCP vs DCRE |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, SEIX and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock | 29 | 1.20% | 2.45B | May 2018 | SDCP vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 7 | -1.07% | 1.33B | Sep 2015 | SDCP vs UTES | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan, High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 96 | 2.94% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | SDCP vs SEIX | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | REIT, Preferred Stock | 23 | 2.67% | 120.46M | Feb 2017 | SDCP vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs | 47 | 30.46% | 467.54M | Oct 2014 | SDCP vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Quality Factor, Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 8.43% | 240.41M | Nov 2020 | SDCP vs JOET | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 89 | 5.65% | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | SDCP vs VEMY | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 96 | 26.39% | 47.80M | Dec 2014 | SDCP vs BBC | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 1 | -11.53% | 30.31M | Feb 2019 | SDCP vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 90 | 17.46% | 101.39M | Dec 2014 | SDCP vs BBP |
Often Compared With SDCP
Investors most often compare SDCP with TSEC, NPFI, SDSI. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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