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CPLS vs BFIX

AB Core Plus Bond ETF vs Build Bond Innovation ETF

CPLS

AB Core Plus Bond ETF

Annual cost

0.30%

Fund size

$216M

BFIX

Build Bond Innovation ETF

Annual cost

0.45%

Fund size

$13M

Key differences

  • CPLS costs 0.15% less per year.
  • CPLS is significantly larger than BFIX — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • CPLS is classified as fixed income, while BFIX is alternative — different risk/return profiles.
  • CPLS covers global markets; BFIX covers north america.
  • CPLS follows a active selection strategy; BFIX uses option income.

Side-by-side comparison

CPLSBFIX
Annual cost (TER)0.30%0.45%
Fund size (AUM)$216M$13M
Since20232022
Dividend yield4.65%3.60%
Asset classfixed incomealternative
Regionglobalnorth america
Strategyactive selectionoption income
CAGR 1Y+5.8%+4.7%
CAGR 3YN/A+7.8%
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/A0.82
Volatility 1Y3.91%2.91%
Max drawdown-4.44%-8.03%

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