Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF (VNLA) Alternatives
Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF (VNLA) 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 VNLA. 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 VNLA
VNLA charges 0.23% annually. Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VNLA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.07% | Jun 20, 2023 | VNLA vs CLIP | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | VNLA vs VBIL | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | VNLA vs VGUS | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.08% | Jan 10, 2017 | VNLA vs TBLL | |
| iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.08% | Dec 11, 2013 | VNLA vs ICSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNLA
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 | VNLA vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | Jun 21, 2023 | VNLA vs BILZ | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | Jan 10, 2017 | VNLA vs TBLL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | Sep 24, 2020 | VNLA vs BILS | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | 100 | Aug 8, 2022 | VNLA vs TBIL |
Top Performing VNLA Alternatives (YTD)
VNLA 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 | VNLA vs CUSD | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF | 1.30% | Aug 29, 2022 | VNLA vs CSHI | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 1.05% | Mar 14, 2023 | VNLA vs FUSI | |
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 1.03% | Dec 27, 2022 | VNLA vs BOXX | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | 0.99% | Aug 9, 2023 | VNLA vs BUXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNLA
VNLA 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 | VNLA vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 26, 2020 | VNLA vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 0.21% | Jun 21, 2023 | VNLA vs BILZ | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.24% | Sep 24, 2020 | VNLA vs BILS | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 0.28% | Jul 10, 2018 | VNLA vs OPER |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNLA
VNLA 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 | VNLA vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | -0.02% | Jun 21, 2023 | VNLA vs BILZ | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | -0.02% | Jul 10, 2018 | VNLA vs OPER | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | -0.02% | Aug 8, 2022 | VNLA vs TBIL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.03% | Sep 24, 2020 | VNLA vs BILS |
Other ETFs from Janus Henderson
Most popular Janus Henderson ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 97 | 0.73% | Oct 16, 2020 | VNLA vs JAAA | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | 49 | -0.81% | Jan 11, 2022 | VNLA vs JBBB | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 83 | 0.41% | Nov 8, 2023 | VNLA vs JSI | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed | 65 | 0.19% | Sep 12, 2018 | VNLA vs JMBS | |
| Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 36 | -2.61% | Feb 25, 2016 | VNLA vs JSMD | |
| Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -4.74% | Feb 25, 2016 | VNLA vs JSML | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | Actively Managed | 30 | 5.45% | Jun 22, 2021 | VNLA vs JRE | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 46 | -0.67% | Sep 8, 2021 | VNLA vs SCRD | |
| Janus Henderson Transformational Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -11.55% | Feb 4, 2025 | VNLA vs JXX | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 45 | -0.67% | Sep 8, 2021 | VNLA vs JLQD |
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