The Best Actively Managed ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Actively Managed ETFs.

Active ETFs are managed by a portfolio manager or team of managers who actively select and adjust the holdings in the fund rather than tracking a particular index. This means that the fund's holdings are based on the manager's investment strategy and research rather than simply following the performance of a specific index.

Active ETFs may be used to achieve a specific investment objective, such as growth, income, or capital preservation. Active ETF managers use their expertise and judgment to identify and invest in securities they believe will perform well. They may also use investment strategies such as short selling, derivatives, or leverage to achieve their investment objectives.

Number of ETFs: 105
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.62%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 13.39%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 10.55%
Median Risk/Return Score: 41 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
RPD.TO	RBC Quant European Dividend Leaders ETF	Europe Equities, Dividend, Actively Managed	Oct 22, 2014	0.57%	16.66%	9.93%	2.90%	88
RPDH.TO	RBC Quant European Dividend Leaders CAD Hedged ETF	Europe Equities, Dividend, Actively Managed	Oct 22, 2014	0.57%	16.76%	9.94%	2.76%	94
YAVG.NEO	Broadcom (AVGO) Yield Shares Purpose ETF	Derivative Income, Semiconductors, Options Trading, Actively Managed	Feb 20, 2025	1.19%	30.16%	—	28.32%	56
ZFC.TO	BMO SIA Focused Canadian Equity Fund	Canada Equities, Momentum, Actively Managed	Dec 6, 2018	0.84%	21.30%	—	0.13%	75
ZFN.TO	BMO SIA Focused North American Equity Fund	Canada Equities, Momentum, Actively Managed	Dec 6, 2018	0.80%	2.87%	—	0.48%	29
ZLD.TO	BMO Low Volatility International Equity Hedged to ...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Low Volatility, Actively Managed	Feb 4, 2016	0.45%	6.24%	6.46%	2.18%	27
ZLE.TO	BMO Low Volatility Emerging Markets Equity ETF	Emerging Markets Equities, Low Volatility, Actively Managed	May 10, 2016	0.51%	24.38%	4.92%	2.51%	79
ZUD.TO	BMO US Dividend Hedged to CAD ETF	Dividend, Actively Managed	Mar 19, 2013	0.33%	14.56%	8.84%	1.47%	81

Best Actively Managed ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Actively Managed ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CLSE (97) and ABI (96). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
CLSE	Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF	97	447.61M	Dec 2009
ABI	VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF	96	56.37M	Jun 2025
AFOS	ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF	94	293.98M	Jun 2025
TMED	T. Rowe Price Health Care ETF	86	—	Jun 2025
BVAL	Bluemonte Large Cap Value ETF	86	278.79M	Jun 2025

Best-Performing Actively Managed ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Actively Managed ETFs is CEFS (13.93%). Across the lineup, Actively Managed ETFs show an average 1-year return of 10.55% and an average 5-year return of 2.02%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
CEFS	Saba Closed-End Funds ETF	13.93%	332.90M	Mar 2017
ARKQ	ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF	7.34%	2.22B	Sep 2014
KONG	Formidable Fortress ETF	4.80%	22.09M	Jul 2021
XOVR	ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF	2.47%	485.80M	Nov 2017
SPCK	SPAC and New Issue ETF	-1.44%	0.00	Dec 2020

Lowest-Cost Actively Managed ETFs

The top Actively Managed ETFs is TOT (0.07%). With an average expense ratio of 0.62%, Actively Managed 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
TOT	LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF	0.07%	6.49M	Sep 2025
TIPB	Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing ...	0.10%	7.87M	Aug 2025
TRUI	VanEck Industrials TruSector ETF	0.10%	256.65K	Jun 2026
TRUF	VanEck Financials TruSector ETF	0.10%	586.73K	Apr 2026
TRUO	VanEck Consumer Staples TruSector ETF	0.14%	256.79K	Jun 2026

Highest-Yield Actively Managed ETFs

The top Actively Managed ETFs is AEMS (447.11%). Across the lineup, Actively Managed ETFs show an average dividend yield of 13.39%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
AEMS	Anfield Enhanced Market ETF	447.11%	—	Jun 2025
TSYY	GraniteShares YieldBOOST TSLA ETF	264.62%	71.42M	Dec 2024
SMYY	GraniteShares YieldBOOST SMCI ETF	204.44%	7.76M	Sep 2025
YBIT	YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF	97.44%	36.60M	Apr 2024
GDXY	YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF	85.56%	202.24M	May 2024

Top ETFs Categories

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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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