iShares Securitized Income Active ETF (SECU) Alternatives
iShares Securitized Income Active ETF (SECU) belongs to the Mortgage Backed Securities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SECU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SECU
SECU charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SECU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | Jan 15, 2009 | SECU vs SPMB | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | SECU vs VMBS | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Mar 16, 2007 | SECU vs MBB | |
| iShares GNMA Bond ETF | 0.15% | Feb 14, 2012 | SECU vs GNMA | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | 0.20% | Sep 4, 2014 | SECU vs MBSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SECU
Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 97 | Nov 4, 2013 | SECU vs FTSD | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 93 | Nov 4, 2014 | SECU vs LMBS | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 92 | Feb 9, 2021 | SECU vs VABS | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 74 | Feb 14, 2012 | SECU vs CMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 68 | Jul 31, 1997 | SECU vs PMBS |
Top Performing SECU Alternatives (YTD)
SECU alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 0.75% | Feb 9, 2021 | SECU vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 0.66% | Nov 4, 2014 | SECU vs LMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 0.61% | Jul 31, 1997 | SECU vs PMBS | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.59% | Aug 18, 2000 | SECU vs JMTG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.51% | Jan 15, 2009 | SECU vs SPMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SECU
SECU alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 1.97% | Nov 4, 2013 | SECU vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 2.23% | Feb 9, 2021 | SECU vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 2.57% | Nov 4, 2014 | SECU vs LMBS | |
| Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 2.79% | Aug 4, 2025 | SECU vs EVMO | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.68% | Aug 18, 2000 | SECU vs JMTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SECU
SECU alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | -0.93% | Nov 4, 2013 | SECU vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | -1.05% | Feb 9, 2021 | SECU vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | -1.72% | Nov 4, 2014 | SECU vs LMBS | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | -2.22% | Sep 4, 2014 | SECU vs MBSD | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | -2.44% | Feb 14, 2012 | SECU vs CMBS |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | SECU vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | SECU vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | SECU vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | SECU vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | SECU vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | SECU vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | SECU vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | SECU vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | SECU vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | SECU vs ACWI |
Often Compared With SECU
What investors most often compare with SECU, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund | Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed | 57 | 0.16% | Nov 14, 2019 | SECU vs MTGP |
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