Voya Core Bond ETF (VCOB) belongs to the Actively Managed category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VCOB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VCOB
VCOB charges 0.25% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF | 0.07% | — | Sep 2025 | VCOB vs TOT | |
| ADRhedged SAP ETF | 0.19% | — | Jan 2025 | VCOB vs SAPH | |
| T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF | 0.20% | — | Dec 2025 | VCOB vs TACN | |
| Bluemonte Global Equity ETF | 0.23% | 329.50M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs BINT | |
| Bluemonte Core Bond ETF | 0.23% | 451.08M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs BDBT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCOB
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | VCOB vs CLSE | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs ABI | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs AFOS | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 85 | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | VCOB vs CEFS | |
| Bluemonte Large Cap Value ETF | 84 | 233.80M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs BVAL |
Top Performing VCOB Alternatives (YTD)
VCOB is at -1.32% YTD. There are 58 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 48.43% | 1.31B | Oct 2014 | VCOB vs ARKG | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 42.34% | — | Oct 2025 | VCOB vs POW | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.59% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs AFOS | |
| SMART Trend ETF | 26.14% | — | Aug 2025 | VCOB vs STRN | |
| Towle Value ETF | 24.97% | — | Jul 2025 | VCOB vs TCV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCOB
VCOB has 3.87% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | 0.79% | — | Mar 2026 | VCOB vs SCUB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.37% | — | Feb 2026 | VCOB vs RAAY | |
| Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.46% | — | Mar 2026 | VCOB vs SCSB | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Reinvesting ETF | 1.95% | — | Feb 2026 | VCOB vs RAAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCOB
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | — | Jul 2023 | VCOB vs USFI | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 155.00M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs BLST | |
| Obra Defensive High Yield ETF | -1.96% | 5.15M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs ODHY | |
| Capital Group High Yield Bond ETF | -2.38% | 116.70M | Jun 2025 | VCOB vs CGHY |
Other ETFs from Voya
The 2 most viewed Voya ETFs shown here include VUSI, VMSB and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $111M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voya Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | — | -0.10% | 111.44M | Nov 2025 | VCOB vs VUSI | |
| Voya Multi-Sector Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | 1.20% | 108.68M | Dec 2025 | VCOB vs VMSB |
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