T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (TBUX) Alternatives
T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (TBUX) 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 TBUX. 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 TBUX
TBUX charges 0.17% annually. Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TBUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.07% | Jun 20, 2023 | TBUX vs CLIP | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | TBUX vs VBIL | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | TBUX vs VGUS | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.08% | Jan 10, 2017 | TBUX vs TBLL | |
| iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.08% | Dec 11, 2013 | TBUX vs ICSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TBUX
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 | TBUX vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | Jun 21, 2023 | TBUX vs BILZ | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | Jan 10, 2017 | TBUX vs TBLL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | Sep 24, 2020 | TBUX vs BILS | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | 100 | Aug 8, 2022 | TBUX vs TBIL |
Top Performing TBUX Alternatives (YTD)
TBUX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration ETF | 2.92% | Sep 20, 2021 | TBUX vs CUSD | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF | 1.30% | Aug 29, 2022 | TBUX vs CSHI | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 1.05% | Mar 14, 2023 | TBUX vs FUSI | |
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 1.03% | Dec 27, 2022 | TBUX vs BOXX | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | 0.99% | Aug 9, 2023 | TBUX vs BUXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TBUX
TBUX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.20% | Jan 10, 2017 | TBUX vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 26, 2020 | TBUX vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 0.21% | Jun 21, 2023 | TBUX vs BILZ | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.24% | Sep 24, 2020 | TBUX vs BILS | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 0.28% | Jul 10, 2018 | TBUX vs OPER |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TBUX
TBUX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01% | May 26, 2020 | TBUX vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | -0.02% | Jun 21, 2023 | TBUX vs BILZ | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | -0.02% | Jul 10, 2018 | TBUX vs OPER | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | -0.02% | Aug 8, 2022 | TBUX vs TBIL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.03% | Sep 24, 2020 | TBUX vs BILS |
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