Global X Zero Coupon Bond 2032 ETF (ZCBC) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ZCBC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ZCBC
ZCBC charges 0.07% annually. There are 23 ETFs in the Government Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 755.94M | Oct 2019 | ZCBC vs SCHQ | |
| Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 12.67B | Aug 2010 | ZCBC vs SCHO | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 33.90B | Nov 2009 | ZCBC vs VGSH | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 49.50B | Nov 2009 | ZCBC vs VGIT | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 14.80B | Nov 2009 | ZCBC vs VGLT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZCBC
Among 76 ETFs in the Government Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 46.75B | May 2007 | ZCBC vs BIL | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | 100 | 7.68B | Sep 2016 | ZCBC vs GBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.86B | Jan 2007 | ZCBC vs SHV | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 100 | 17.91B | Feb 2014 | ZCBC vs USFR | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 100 | 6.55B | Feb 2014 | ZCBC vs TFLO |
Top Performing ZCBC Alternatives (YTD)
Among 78 ETFs in the Government Bonds category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 3.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadratic Deflation ETF | 3.59% | 67.49M | Sep 2021 | ZCBC vs BNDD | |
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.47% | 2.91B | Jun 2025 | ZCBC vs GGOV | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.42% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | ZCBC vs BUCK | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 2.07% | 17.91B | Feb 2014 | ZCBC vs USFR | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.04% | 6.55B | Feb 2014 | ZCBC vs TFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZCBC
ZCBC has 4.57% 1-year volatility. There are 50 ETFs in the Government Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.20% | 46.75B | May 2007 | ZCBC vs BIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.21% | 20.86B | Jan 2007 | ZCBC vs SHV | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | 0.23% | 7.68B | Sep 2016 | ZCBC vs GBIL | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.27% | 17.91B | Feb 2014 | ZCBC vs USFR | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.29% | 6.55B | Feb 2014 | ZCBC vs TFLO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZCBC
Among 76 ETFs in the Government Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.01% | 46.75B | May 2007 | ZCBC vs BIL | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.02% | 17.91B | Feb 2014 | ZCBC vs USFR | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | -0.02% | 6.55B | Feb 2014 | ZCBC vs TFLO | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | -0.02% | 7.68B | Sep 2016 | ZCBC vs GBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.03% | 20.86B | Jan 2007 | ZCBC vs SHV |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 85 | 8.37% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | ZCBC vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -7.27% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | ZCBC vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 44 | 16.62% | 10.08B | May 2018 | ZCBC vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 11 | -8.47% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | ZCBC vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 56 | 4.38% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | ZCBC vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 16 | -1.88% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | ZCBC vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 30 | -13.78% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | ZCBC vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 90 | 7.24% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | ZCBC vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 70 | 31.00% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | ZCBC vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 53 | 19.02% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | ZCBC vs PAVE |
Often Compared With ZCBC
Investors most often compare ZCBC with SPTB, SPTS, XHLF. These 10 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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