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
- 300
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.79%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 6.24%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 13.34%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 80 / 100
Alternatives ETF List
300 results
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 | 18.80M | Apr 2025 | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April | 98 | 32.58M | Mar 2023 | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 98 | 198.54M | May 2020 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March | 98 | 107.20M | Mar 2024 |
Best-Performing Alternatives ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Alternatives ETFs is PFIX (17.43%).
Across the lineup, Alternatives ETFs show an average 1-year return of 13.34% and an average 5-year return of 7.21%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 17.43% | 228.58M | May 2021 | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | 14.85% | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February | 11.42% | 247.14M | Jan 2020 | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 11.37% | 1.17B | Jul 2020 | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Jul ETF | 11.36% | 52.31M | Jun 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Alternatives ETFs
The top Alternatives ETFs is TOAK (0.25%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.79%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 0.25% | 43.96M | Aug 2024 | |
| Global X S&P 500 Tail Risk ETF | 0.25% | 3.93M | Aug 2021 | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 389.55M | Oct 2023 | |
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | 136.64M | Oct 2023 | |
| Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF | 0.35% | 29.93M | Feb 2026 |
Highest-Yield Alternatives ETFs
The top Alternatives ETFs is CONY (199.22%).
Across the lineup, Alternatives ETFs show an average dividend yield of 6.24%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 199.22% | 374.72M | Aug 2023 | |
| Bitwise MARA Option Income Strategy ETF | 112.01% | 2.81M | Apr 2025 | |
| YieldMax CRCL Option Income Strategy ETF | 111.07% | 29.02M | Sep 2025 | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 105.14% | 89.05M | Oct 2023 | |
| YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 83.90% | 862.01M | Nov 2022 |
Top ETFs Asset Classes
Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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