Alternatives ETF List
Here you can find all the Alternatives asset class ETFs and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which suits your portfolio best.
- Number of ETFs
- 315
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.78%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 7.95%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 9.15%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 79 / 100
Alternatives ETF List
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Fund R USD UCITS ETF | Systematic Trend | Mar 17, 2025 | 0.75% | 12.70% | — | 0.00% | 91 | ||||||||
| IncomeShares NVIDIA NVDA Options ETP | Options Trading, Derivative Income | Jul 22, 2024 | 0.55% | -6.05% | — | 24.35% | 8 |
Best Alternatives ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Alternatives ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LAPR (99) and CPSP (98).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2024 | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 21.00M | Apr 2025 | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April | 98 | 32.22M | Mar 2023 | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 98 | 201.56M | May 2020 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March | 98 | 107.69M | Mar 2024 |
Best-Performing Alternatives ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Alternatives ETFs is PFIX (20.72%).
Across the lineup, Alternatives ETFs show an average 1-year return of 9.15% and an average 5-year return of 7.62%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 20.72% | 171.92M | May 2021 | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | 14.32% | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 11.29% | 1.20B | Jul 2020 | |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February | 11.20% | 251.96M | Jan 2020 | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Jul ETF | 11.08% | 59.32M | Jun 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Alternatives ETFs
The top Alternatives ETFs is CBOX (0.14%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.78%, Alternatives ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Tax-Aware Collateral ETF | 0.14% | 1.21B | Apr 2026 | |
| Simplify Tax Aware Diversified Income Strategy ETF | 0.15% | 2.50M | May 2026 | |
| Global X S&P 500 Tail Risk ETF | 0.25% | 4.77M | Aug 2021 | |
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 0.25% | 43.96M | Aug 2024 | |
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | 137.12M | Oct 2023 |
Highest-Yield Alternatives ETFs
The top Alternatives ETFs is TSYY (255.70%).
Across the lineup, Alternatives ETFs show an average dividend yield of 7.95%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST TSLA ETF | 255.70% | 64.00M | Dec 2024 | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST SMCI ETF | 208.11% | 7.83M | Sep 2025 | |
| YieldMax CRCL Option Income Strategy ETF | 150.97% | 17.86M | Sep 2025 | |
| YieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 148.00% | 343.19M | Aug 2023 | |
| YieldMax DKNG Option Income Strategy ETF | 111.57% | 3.93M | Jul 2025 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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