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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SYFI
SYFI charges 0.40% annually. There are 51 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.75B | Jul 2023 | SYFI vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.60B | Jun 2012 | SYFI vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | SYFI vs NHYB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | 615.72M | Sep 2016 | SYFI vs BBHY | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.59B | Oct 2017 | SYFI vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SYFI
SYFI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 76. There are 26 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 96 | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | SYFI vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | SYFI vs SEIX | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 92 | 259.69M | Dec 2013 | SYFI vs HYZD | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 90 | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | SYFI vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.57M | Nov 2024 | SYFI vs LDRH |
Top Performing SYFI Alternatives (YTD)
SYFI is at 2.22% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 6.35% | — | Aug 2025 | SYFI vs DADS | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.89% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | SYFI vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.23% | 521.46M | May 2012 | SYFI vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.07% | 185.42M | May 2013 | SYFI vs HYHG | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 596.69M | May 2014 | SYFI vs HYGH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SYFI
SYFI has 3.16% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | 6.49M | Mar 2015 | SYFI vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.30% | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | SYFI vs BSJQ | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 1.63% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | SYFI vs SEIX | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.73% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | SYFI vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.95% | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | SYFI vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SYFI
SYFI has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.94%. There are 20 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.54% | 870.26M | Aug 2018 | SYFI vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 507.25M | Jul 2021 | SYFI vs IBHG | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | SYFI vs SEIX | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 865.81M | Sep 2019 | SYFI vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 457.18M | Mar 2022 | SYFI vs IBHH |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
The 10 most viewed AllianceBernstein ETFs shown here include FWD, LOWV, YEAR and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 51 | 20.07% | 2.91B | Mar 2023 | SYFI vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Low Volatility | 37 | 5.85% | 202.10M | Mar 2023 | SYFI vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.63% | 1.51B | Sep 2022 | SYFI vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 78 | 12.88% | 202.64M | Mar 2023 | SYFI vs HIDV | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 78 | 0.92% | 1.37B | Sep 2022 | SYFI vs TAFI | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 6.77% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | SYFI vs BUFI | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 49 | 9.49% | 1.29B | Sep 2023 | SYFI vs LRGC | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 66 | 1.96% | 328.06M | Jul 2016 | SYFI vs HYFI | |
| AB Tax-Aware Intermediate Municipal ETF | Municipal Bonds | 73 | 0.84% | 702.03M | Dec 2023 | SYFI vs TAFM | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 22 | -1.02% | 25.94M | Dec 2023 | SYFI vs EYEG |
Often Compared With SYFI
Investors most often compare SYFI with BUFC, SIBAX, BOND. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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