F/m Opportunistic Income ETF (XFIX) Alternatives
F/m Opportunistic Income ETF (XFIX) 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 XFIX. 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 XFIX
XFIX charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XFIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | XFIX vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | XFIX vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | XFIX vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | XFIX vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | XFIX vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XFIX
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 82 | Feb 26, 2024 | XFIX vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 81 | Sep 5, 2023 | XFIX vs ZHOG | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 79 | Feb 24, 2015 | XFIX vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 78 | Feb 24, 2015 | XFIX vs SYSB | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 76 | Jun 4, 2021 | XFIX vs MBS |
Top Performing XFIX Alternatives (YTD)
XFIX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.51% | Mar 23, 2021 | XFIX vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 1.21% | Jan 15, 2025 | XFIX vs BNDS | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.87% | Jun 4, 2021 | XFIX vs MBS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.86% | Aug 29, 2022 | XFIX vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.59% | Dec 20, 2021 | XFIX vs KDRN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XFIX
XFIX 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 | XFIX vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | XFIX vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.59% | Jun 4, 2021 | XFIX vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.62% | Dec 2, 2025 | XFIX vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | XFIX vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XFIX
XFIX 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 | XFIX vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.09% | Sep 5, 2023 | XFIX vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | XFIX vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | XFIX vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | XFIX vs APCB |
Other ETFs from F/m
Most popular F/m ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 2-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.37% | Jan 10, 2024 | XFIX vs ZTWO | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 98 | 1.61% | Feb 24, 2025 | XFIX vs RBIL | |
| F/M 3-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 91 | 0.11% | Jan 10, 2024 | XFIX vs ZTRE | |
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | Long-Term Bond | 52 | 0.01% | Jan 10, 2024 | XFIX vs ZTEN |
Often Compared With XFIX
What investors most often compare with XFIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon Core Plus ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | — | — | Jan 9, 2026 | XFIX vs BCPL | |
| Western Asset Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 44 | -0.01% | Sep 19, 2023 | XFIX vs WABF |
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