AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI) Alternatives
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI) belongs to the High Yield Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SYFI. 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 SYFI
SYFI charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SYFI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 10, 2023 | SYFI vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.10% | Jun 18, 2012 | SYFI vs SPHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Dec 7, 2016 | SYFI vs HYLB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | Sep 15, 2016 | SYFI vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | Oct 25, 2017 | SYFI vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SYFI
Among ETFs in the High Yield Bonds 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 iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 98 | May 7, 2019 | SYFI vs IBHE | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 91 | Aug 9, 2018 | SYFI vs BSJQ | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | 88 | Jun 25, 2020 | SYFI vs THY | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 88 | Nov 7, 2024 | SYFI vs LDRH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 87 | Sep 12, 2019 | SYFI vs BSJR |
Top Performing SYFI Alternatives (YTD)
SYFI alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BondBloxx US High Yield Energy Sector ETF | 2.27% | Feb 15, 2022 | SYFI vs XHYE | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 0.96% | Jul 9, 2015 | SYFI vs YLD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.66% | Aug 9, 2018 | SYFI vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 0.51% | Nov 7, 2024 | SYFI vs LDRH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | SYFI vs PSH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SYFI
SYFI alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 0.00% | May 7, 2019 | SYFI vs IBHD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2016 | SYFI vs BSJO | |
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | Mar 3, 2015 | SYFI vs ESHY | |
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | 1.33% | May 7, 2019 | SYFI vs IBHE | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 3.04% | Feb 19, 2015 | SYFI vs FLRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SYFI
SYFI alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds 2025 Term High Yield & Income ETF | -0.73% | May 7, 2019 | SYFI vs IBHE | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | SYFI vs THY | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | -2.33% | May 1, 2013 | SYFI vs FTSL | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | -2.47% | Feb 19, 2015 | SYFI vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -2.52% | Aug 9, 2018 | SYFI vs BSJQ |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
Most popular AllianceBernstein ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 91 | 3.97% | Mar 21, 2023 | SYFI vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -5.53% | Mar 21, 2023 | SYFI vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.66% | Sep 13, 2022 | SYFI vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 49 | -3.14% | Mar 21, 2023 | SYFI vs HIDV | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 74 | 0.05% | Jul 26, 2016 | SYFI vs HYFI | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 83 | 0.37% | Sep 13, 2022 | SYFI vs TAFI | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 44 | -0.47% | Dec 12, 2023 | SYFI vs EYEG | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | -5.45% | Sep 19, 2023 | SYFI vs LRGC | |
| AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 0.16% | Jul 14, 2024 | SYFI vs ILOW | |
| AB Conservative Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 42 | -1.68% | Dec 12, 2023 | SYFI vs BUFC |
Often Compared With SYFI
What investors most often compare with SYFI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Active Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 60 | -0.02% | Mar 1, 2012 | SYFI vs BOND | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 96 | 0.41% | Oct 28, 2021 | SYFI vs JPIE | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | High Yield Bonds | 67 | 0.26% | May 8, 2012 | SYFI vs HYEM | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Research Enhanced ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | — | 0.16% | Sep 14, 2016 | SYFI vs JPHY |
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