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BFIX vs VRIG

Build Bond Innovation ETF vs Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF

BFIX

Build Bond Innovation ETF

Annual cost

0.45%

Fund size

$13M

VRIG

Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF

Annual cost

0.30%

Fund size

$1.5B

Key differences

  • VRIG costs 0.15% less per year.
  • VRIG is significantly larger than BFIX — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • BFIX is classified as alternative, while VRIG is fixed income — different risk/return profiles.
  • BFIX follows a option income strategy; VRIG uses active selection.
  • Over the last 3 years, BFIX has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • VRIG has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

BFIXVRIG
Annual cost (TER)0.45%0.30%
Fund size (AUM)$13M$1.5B
Since20222016
Dividend yield3.60%4.86%
Asset classalternativefixed income
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyoption incomeactive selection
CAGR 1Y+4.7%+5.0%
CAGR 3Y+7.8%+6.1%
CAGR 5YN/A+4.4%
Sharpe 3Y0.822.92
Volatility 1Y2.91%0.50%
Max drawdown-8.03%-13.04%

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