T. Rowe Price QM U.S. Bond ETF (TAGG) Alternatives
T. Rowe Price QM U.S. Bond ETF (TAGG) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TAGG. 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 TAGG
TAGG charges 0.08% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TAGG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | TAGG vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | TAGG vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | TAGG vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | TAGG vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | TAGG vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TAGG
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | TAGG vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | TAGG vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | TAGG vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | TAGG vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | TAGG vs OVB |
Top Performing TAGG Alternatives (YTD)
TAGG alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.80% | Oct 31, 2022 | TAGG vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | TAGG vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | TAGG vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | TAGG vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | TAGG vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TAGG
TAGG alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | TAGG vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | TAGG vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | TAGG vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | TAGG vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | TAGG vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TAGG
TAGG alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | TAGG vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | TAGG vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | TAGG vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | TAGG vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | TAGG vs PCRB |
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