Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) Alternatives
Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WABF. 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 WABF
WABF charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WABF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | WABF vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | WABF vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | WABF vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | WABF vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | WABF vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WABF
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | WABF vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | WABF vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | WABF vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | WABF vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | WABF vs BNDS |
Top Performing WABF Alternatives (YTD)
WABF alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | WABF vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | WABF vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | WABF vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | WABF vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | WABF vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WABF
WABF alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | WABF vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | WABF vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | WABF vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | WABF vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | WABF vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WABF
WABF alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | Feb 26, 2024 | WABF vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | WABF vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | WABF vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | WABF vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | WABF vs APCB |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 95 | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | WABF vs LVHI | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -13.92% | Feb 6, 2018 | WABF vs FLIN | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 37 | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | WABF vs LVHD | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | WABF vs DIVI | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | WABF vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 79 | 5.02% | Nov 2, 2017 | WABF vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Precious Metals | 85 | 7.93% | Jun 30, 2022 | WABF vs FGDL | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.55% | Jan 11, 2024 | WABF vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 22 | -5.92% | Nov 2, 2017 | WABF vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 86 | 6.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | WABF vs FLJH |
Often Compared With WABF
What investors most often compare with WABF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond, Actively Managed | 55 | 0.05% | Sep 19, 2019 | WABF vs FLCB | |
| PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Ex... | Multisector Bonds | 83 | -0.92% | Jun 21, 2023 | WABF vs PYLD | |
| JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.71% | May 17, 2017 | WABF vs JPST | |
| Nuveen Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 62 | -0.18% | Mar 5, 2024 | WABF vs NCPB | |
| OneAscent Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 56 | -0.38% | Mar 30, 2022 | WABF vs OACP | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | 0.02% | Dec 7, 2023 | WABF vs VPLS | |
| ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 50 | -0.18% | Dec 5, 2023 | WABF vs SMTH |
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