State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF (SPTU) Alternatives
State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF (SPTU) belongs to the Ultrashort Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SPTU. 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 SPTU
SPTU charges 0.05% annually. Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SPTU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.07% | Jun 20, 2023 | SPTU vs CLIP | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | SPTU vs VGUS | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | SPTU vs VBIL | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.08% | Jan 10, 2017 | SPTU vs TBLL | |
| iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.08% | Dec 11, 2013 | SPTU vs ICSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SPTU
Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | May 26, 2020 | SPTU vs SGOV | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | Jan 10, 2017 | SPTU vs TBLL | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | Jun 21, 2023 | SPTU vs BILZ | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 100 | Jul 10, 2018 | SPTU vs OPER | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | Sep 24, 2020 | SPTU vs BILS |
Top Performing SPTU Alternatives (YTD)
SPTU alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration ETF | 3.00% | Sep 20, 2021 | SPTU vs CUSD | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF | 1.53% | Aug 29, 2022 | SPTU vs CSHI | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 1.24% | Mar 14, 2023 | SPTU vs FUSI | |
| PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF | 1.11% | Nov 16, 2009 | SPTU vs MINT | |
| PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG ETF | 1.11% | Dec 10, 2019 | SPTU vs EMNT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SPTU
SPTU alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.19% | Jan 10, 2017 | SPTU vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 26, 2020 | SPTU vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 0.21% | Jun 21, 2023 | SPTU vs BILZ | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 0.24% | Jul 10, 2018 | SPTU vs OPER | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.24% | Sep 24, 2020 | SPTU vs BILS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SPTU
SPTU alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | -0.01% | Jan 10, 2017 | SPTU vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01% | May 26, 2020 | SPTU vs SGOV | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | -0.02% | Jul 10, 2018 | SPTU vs OPER | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | -0.02% | Jun 21, 2023 | SPTU vs BILZ | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | -0.02% | Aug 8, 2022 | SPTU vs TBIL |
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 | 70 | -0.09% | Jan 22, 1993 | SPTU vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 43 | 10.30% | Nov 18, 2004 | SPTU vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | -0.81% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPTU vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 56 | -1.96% | Sep 25, 2000 | SPTU vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 41 | 6.88% | Oct 21, 2015 | SPTU vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 44 | 10.35% | Jun 25, 2018 | SPTU vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 76 | 28.19% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPTU vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 47 | 10.77% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPTU vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.98% | May 25, 2007 | SPTU vs BIL | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | -0.08% | Nov 8, 2005 | SPTU vs SPYM |
Often Compared With SPTU
What investors most often compare with SPTU, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares £ Ultrashort Bond ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP In... | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 0.75% | — | SPTU vs UESD.L | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 96 | 1.01% | Aug 9, 2023 | SPTU vs BUXX | |
| Capital Group Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.95% | Jun 25, 2024 | SPTU vs CGUI |
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