VictoryShares ESG Corporate Bond ETF (UCRD) belongs to the Corporate Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with UCRD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to UCRD
UCRD charges 0.40% annually. There are 102 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 9.20B | Nov 2009 | UCRD vs VCLT | |
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.49B | Oct 2019 | UCRD vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 68.70B | Nov 2009 | UCRD vs VCIT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.99B | Apr 2011 | UCRD vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | UCRD vs VTC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to UCRD
UCRD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 64 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | UCRD vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | UCRD vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | UCRD vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | UCRD vs FLRN | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | UCRD vs FLTR |
Top Performing UCRD Alternatives (YTD)
UCRD is at 1.26% YTD. There are 36 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.03% | 541.60M | May 2014 | UCRD vs HYGH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.95% | — | Dec 2024 | UCRD vs MILK | |
| PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF | 2.77% | — | Jul 2025 | UCRD vs PCL | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.29% | 517.40M | May 2014 | UCRD vs LQDH | |
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF | 2.28% | 1.18B | Mar 2009 | UCRD vs SPLB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to UCRD
UCRD has 4.29% 1-year volatility. There are 76 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.60% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | UCRD vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | UCRD vs MYCF | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.63% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | UCRD vs IBDR | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.70% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | UCRD vs FLRN | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.75% | 9.85B | Jun 2011 | UCRD vs FLOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to UCRD
UCRD has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.90%. There are 66 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.08% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | UCRD vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | UCRD vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | UCRD vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | UCRD vs FLRN | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | UCRD vs FLTR |
Other ETFs from Victory
The 6 most viewed Victory ETFs shown here include VFLO, USTB, SFLO and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $8B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 81 | 16.06% | 7.63B | Jun 2023 | UCRD vs VFLO | |
| VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 95 | 1.44% | 2.20B | Oct 2017 | UCRD vs USTB | |
| Victoryshares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 12.38% | 595.69M | Dec 2023 | UCRD vs SFLO | |
| Victoryshares Westend U.S. Sector ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 53 | 5.58% | 1.02B | Oct 2022 | UCRD vs MODL | |
| VictoryShares Core Plus Intermediate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 44 | 1.06% | 1.93B | Oct 2021 | UCRD vs UBND | |
| VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 17.85% | — | Dec 2024 | UCRD vs GFLW |
Often Compared With UCRD
Investors most often compare UCRD with GABF, IBDS, SPSB. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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