CRUX vs. INEQ

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) and Columbia International Equity Income ETF (INEQ).

CRUX and INEQ are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. CRUX is an actively managed fund by Columbia Threadneedle. It was launched on Mar 17, 2026. INEQ is an actively managed fund by Columbia Threadneedle. It was launched on Jun 13, 2016.

Performance

CRUX vs. INEQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) and Columbia International Equity Income ETF (INEQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

CRUX vs. INEQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
CRUX Columbia Core Bond ETF	-0.29%
INEQ Columbia International Equity Income ETF	1.88%

Returns By Period

CRUX

• 1D: 0.01%
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

INEQ

• 1D: 1.13%
• 1M: -2.53%
• YTD: 6.14%
• 6M: 14.00%
• 1Y: 34.08%
• 3Y*: 20.71%
• 5Y*: 12.48%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CRUX vs. INEQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

CRUX has a 0.32% expense ratio, which is lower than INEQ's 0.45% expense ratio.

INEQ

Columbia International Equity Income ETF

CRUX

Columbia Core Bond ETF

Return for Risk

CRUX vs. INEQ — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

INEQ

INEQ Risk / Return Rank: 89
INEQ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 89
INEQ Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
INEQ Omega Ratio Rank: 91
INEQ Calmar Ratio Rank: 86
INEQ Martin Ratio Rank: 90

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CRUX vs. INEQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) and Columbia International Equity Income ETF (INEQ). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CRUX	INEQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.02	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.82	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.90	0.61	-1.51

Correlation

The correlation between CRUX and INEQ is 0.79, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

CRUX vs. INEQ - Dividend Comparison

CRUX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.17%, less than INEQ's 9.30% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
CRUX Columbia Core Bond ETF	0.17%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
INEQ Columbia International Equity Income ETF	9.30%	9.76%	3.11%	3.27%	3.57%	3.43%	2.64%	3.34%	7.25%	4.63%	2.52%

Drawdowns

CRUX vs. INEQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CRUX drawdown since its inception was -1.30%, smaller than the maximum INEQ drawdown of -41.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CRUX and INEQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	CRUX	INEQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-1.30%	-41.71%	+40.41%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.52%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-24.51%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.38%	-4.56%	+4.18%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.70%	-7.13%	+6.43%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.64%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CRUX	INEQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	6.51%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.85%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	6.91%	16.96%	-10.05%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	6.91%	15.23%	-8.32%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	6.91%	16.33%	-9.42%