Strive Total Return Bond ETF (STXT) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with STXT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to STXT
STXT charges 0.49% annually. There are 38 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 128.00M | Dec 2025 | STXT vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 274.69M | Nov 2016 | STXT vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 43.00B | Jun 2014 | STXT vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 709.92M | Jun 2020 | STXT vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 447.20M | Apr 2014 | STXT vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to STXT
STXT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 16. There are 50 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 89 | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | STXT vs ZHOG | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 88 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | STXT vs BNDS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 70 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | STXT vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 67 | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | STXT vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 54 | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | STXT vs CAAA |
Top Performing STXT Alternatives (YTD)
STXT is at -1.36% YTD. There are 54 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.11% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | STXT vs BNDS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 3.70% | — | Mar 2025 | STXT vs CFIT | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 1.12% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | STXT vs SJCP | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 0.84% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | STXT vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.78% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | STXT vs KDRN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to STXT
STXT has 3.93% 1-year volatility. There are 40 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.62% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | STXT vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.49% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | STXT vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.77% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | STXT vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | STXT vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.24% | 735.65M | Mar 2022 | STXT vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to STXT
STXT has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.36%. There are 46 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | STXT vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | STXT vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | STXT vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | STXT vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | STXT vs MBS |
Other ETFs from Strive
The 10 most viewed Strive ETFs shown here include SHOC, STXE, BUXX and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 84 | 46.90% | 224.59M | Oct 2022 | STXT vs SHOC | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 79 | 31.48% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | STXT vs STXE | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 2.27% | 489.38M | Aug 2023 | STXT vs BUXX | |
| Strive U.S. Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 70 | 36.69% | 297.24M | Aug 2022 | STXT vs DRLL | |
| Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 51 | 8.25% | 64.50M | Nov 2022 | STXT vs STXD | |
| Strive 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 7.59% | 147.36M | Nov 2022 | STXT vs STXG | |
| Strive 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 95 | 16.83% | 81.50M | Nov 2022 | STXT vs STXV | |
| Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF | Energy Equities | 38 | 7.80% | 71.94M | Aug 2023 | STXT vs FTWO | |
| Strive Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 15.13% | 87.15M | Nov 2022 | STXT vs STXK | |
| Strive 500 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.14% | 1.12B | Sep 2022 | STXT vs STXF |
Often Compared With STXT
Investors most often compare STXT with BNDI, SYSB, MAMB. These 18 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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