Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) Alternatives
Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) 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 VCRB. 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 VCRB
VCRB charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCRB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | VCRB vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | VCRB vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | VCRB vs BBAG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 27, 2023 | VCRB vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | VCRB vs IBGA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCRB
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 | VCRB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 83 | Feb 9, 2022 | VCRB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 80 | Oct 31, 2022 | VCRB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 70 | Sep 30, 2019 | VCRB vs OVB | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 70 | Oct 1, 2020 | VCRB vs PIFI |
Top Performing VCRB Alternatives (YTD)
VCRB alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.94% | Oct 31, 2022 | VCRB vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.52% | Sep 30, 2019 | VCRB vs OVB | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.28% | Feb 28, 2024 | VCRB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 0.82% | Feb 9, 2022 | VCRB vs BFIX | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 0.51% | Apr 18, 2018 | VCRB vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCRB
VCRB 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 | VCRB vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | VCRB vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.07% | Feb 9, 2022 | VCRB vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.26% | Jul 7, 2025 | VCRB vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.57% | Jul 7, 2025 | VCRB vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCRB
VCRB 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 | VCRB vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | VCRB vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.47% | Oct 31, 2022 | VCRB vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | VCRB vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | VCRB vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VCRB vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VCRB vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VCRB vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VCRB vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VCRB vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VCRB vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VCRB vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VCRB vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VCRB vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VCRB vs VTV |
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