SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF (SPAB) Alternatives
SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF (SPAB) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SPAB. 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 SPAB
SPAB charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Total Bond Market category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SPAB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 14, 2011 | SPAB vs SCHZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | SPAB vs JAGG | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Sep 22, 2003 | SPAB vs AGG | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | SPAB vs BND | |
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 0.09% | Dec 10, 2025 | SPAB vs BTOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SPAB
Among ETFs in the Total Bond Market 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 61 | Jul 14, 2011 | SPAB vs SCHZ | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 60 | Sep 22, 2003 | SPAB vs AGG | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 59 | Apr 3, 2007 | SPAB vs BND | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 59 | Apr 24, 2020 | SPAB vs BKAG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 57 | Dec 12, 2018 | SPAB vs JAGG |
Top Performing SPAB Alternatives (YTD)
SPAB alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 0.22% | Apr 24, 2020 | SPAB vs BKAG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.11% | Dec 12, 2018 | SPAB vs JAGG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.05% | Jul 14, 2011 | SPAB vs SCHZ | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | SPAB vs BND | |
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 0.03% | Dec 10, 2025 | SPAB vs BTOT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SPAB
SPAB alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 3.70% | Dec 10, 2025 | SPAB vs BTOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.29% | Jul 14, 2011 | SPAB vs SCHZ | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.30% | Apr 3, 2007 | SPAB vs BND | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 4.37% | Apr 24, 2020 | SPAB vs BKAG | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.37% | Sep 22, 2003 | SPAB vs AGG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SPAB
SPAB alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -2.44% | Apr 3, 2007 | SPAB vs BND | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | Apr 24, 2020 | SPAB vs BKAG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.51% | Jul 14, 2011 | SPAB vs SCHZ | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.52% | Sep 22, 2003 | SPAB vs AGG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.61% | Dec 12, 2018 | SPAB vs JAGG |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | SPAB vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | SPAB vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPAB vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | SPAB vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | SPAB vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | SPAB vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPAB vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPAB vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | SPAB vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | SPAB vs DIA |
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