IQ Ultra Short Duration ETF (ULTR) Alternatives
IQ Ultra Short Duration ETF (ULTR) 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 ULTR. 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 ULTR
ULTR charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ULTR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.07% | Jun 20, 2023 | ULTR vs CLIP | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | ULTR vs VBIL | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | ULTR vs VGUS | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.08% | Jan 10, 2017 | ULTR vs TBLL | |
| iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.08% | Dec 11, 2013 | ULTR vs ICSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ULTR
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 | ULTR vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | Jun 21, 2023 | ULTR vs BILZ | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | Jan 10, 2017 | ULTR vs TBLL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | Sep 24, 2020 | ULTR vs BILS | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | 100 | Aug 8, 2022 | ULTR vs TBIL |
Top Performing ULTR Alternatives (YTD)
ULTR 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 | ULTR vs CUSD | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF | 1.30% | Aug 29, 2022 | ULTR vs CSHI | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 1.05% | Mar 14, 2023 | ULTR vs FUSI | |
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 1.03% | Dec 27, 2022 | ULTR vs BOXX | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | 0.99% | Aug 9, 2023 | ULTR vs BUXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ULTR
ULTR 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 | ULTR vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 26, 2020 | ULTR vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 0.21% | Jun 21, 2023 | ULTR vs BILZ | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.24% | Sep 24, 2020 | ULTR vs BILS | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 0.28% | Jul 10, 2018 | ULTR vs OPER |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ULTR
ULTR 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 | ULTR vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | -0.02% | Jun 21, 2023 | ULTR vs BILZ | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | -0.02% | Jul 10, 2018 | ULTR vs OPER | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | -0.02% | Aug 8, 2022 | ULTR vs TBIL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.03% | Sep 24, 2020 | ULTR vs BILS |
Other ETFs from New York Life
Most popular New York Life ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | Long-Short | 80 | 1.82% | Mar 25, 2009 | ULTR vs QAI | |
| IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF | Hedge Fund | 77 | 1.56% | Nov 17, 2009 | ULTR vs MNA | |
| IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.78% | Jul 22, 2015 | ULTR vs HFXI | |
| IQ Candriam ESG International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 65 | 0.46% | Dec 17, 2019 | ULTR vs IQSI | |
| IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -6.24% | Dec 17, 2019 | ULTR vs IQSU | |
| IQ MacKay Municipal Insured ETF | Municipal Bonds | 48 | 0.02% | Oct 18, 2017 | ULTR vs MMIN | |
| IQ MacKay Municipal Intermediate ETF | Municipal Bonds, Actively Managed | 62 | -0.05% | Oct 18, 2017 | ULTR vs MMIT | |
| NYLI Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -13.11% | Jun 23, 2022 | ULTR vs IWFG |
Often Compared With ULTR
What investors most often compare with ULTR, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ULTR vs IWM | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 46 | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | ULTR vs BNDX | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 20 | 4.64% | Oct 18, 2012 | ULTR vs SPHD | |
| iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 54 | -1.06% | Jun 14, 2016 | ULTR vs FALN | |
| PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.91% | Nov 16, 2009 | ULTR vs MINT | |
| US Treasury 6 Month Bill ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.81% | Mar 6, 2023 | ULTR vs XBIL |
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