The Best Diversified Portfolio ETFs

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

Diversified Portfolio ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in various asset classes, such as equities, bonds, commodities, and real estate. These ETFs provide investors with a diversified investment option, as they are not tied to the performance of a single asset class or sector.

Diversified Portfolio ETFs can be actively or passively managed. Passive ETFs track an index, such as a market index or a proprietary index, while actively managed diversified portfolio ETFs are managed by a professional fund manager who uses their investment strategy.

One of the main advantages of diversified portfolio ETFs is that they provide investors with a way to spread their risk across multiple asset classes. This can help reduce the portfolio's overall volatility and increase the chances of achieving the desired returns.

Number of ETFs: 80
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.89%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 3.39%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 13.70%
Median Risk/Return Score: 59 / 100

The Best Diversified Portfolio ETFs

31 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
VGRO.TO	Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	Jan 25, 2018	0.20%	9.97%	—	1.77%	83
VRIF.TO	Vanguard Retirement Income ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	Sep 9, 2020	0.29%	4.27%	—	3.78%	73
XBAL.TO	iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	Jun 21, 2007	0.20%	7.66%	7.39%	2.23%	67
XCNS.TO	iShares Core Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	Aug 7, 2019	0.20%	5.39%	—	2.61%	73
XGRO.TO	iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	Jun 21, 2007	0.20%	10.05%	9.80%	1.92%	74
XINC.TO	iShares Core Income Balanced ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	Aug 7, 2019	0.20%	3.06%	—	3.32%	62
XTR.TO	iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF	Diversified Portfolio	Dec 19, 2005	0.61%	8.46%	5.53%	3.91%	75
ZCON.TO	BMO Conservative ETF	Diversified Portfolio	Feb 12, 2019	0.15%	5.28%	—	1.92%	40
ZESG.TO	BMO Balanced ESG ETF	Diversified Portfolio	Jan 15, 2020	0.18%	6.28%	—	1.75%	41
ZGRO.TO	BMO Growth ETF	Global Allocation, Diversified Portfolio	Feb 11, 2019	0.18%	10.10%	—	1.45%	76
ZMI.TO	BMO Monthly Income ETF	Diversified Portfolio	Jan 28, 2011	0.18%	9.16%	6.46%	3.89%	78

Best Diversified Portfolio ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Diversified Portfolio ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are INCM (89) and HIDE (85). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
INCM	Franklin Income Focus ETF	89	1.67B	Jun 2023
HIDE	Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF	85	145.17M	Nov 2022
AVMA	Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF	83	78.37M	Jun 2023
IYLD	iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF	83	124.68M	Apr 2012
BAMY	Brookstone Yield ETF	83	43.72M	Sep 2023

Best-Performing Diversified Portfolio ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Diversified Portfolio ETFs is SPBC (15.29%). Across the lineup, Diversified Portfolio ETFs show an average 1-year return of 13.70% and an average 5-year return of 5.80%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
SPBC	Simplify US Equity PLUS GBTC ETF	15.29%	43.82M	May 2021
RAAX	VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF	13.16%	1.09B	Apr 2018
DWUS	AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright FSM US Core ETF	9.53%	118.90M	Dec 2019
ACIO	Aptus Collared Income Opportunity ETF	9.15%	2.38B	Jul 2019
CVY	Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF	9.05%	122.70M	Sep 2006

Lowest-Cost Diversified Portfolio ETFs

The top Diversified Portfolio ETFs is CTAP (0.10%). With an average expense ratio of 0.89%, Diversified Portfolio 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
CTAP	Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E...	0.10%	172.59M	Dec 2025
AOR	iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF	0.15%	3.64B	Nov 2008
AOK	iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF	0.15%	807.76M	Nov 2008
AOA	iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF	0.15%	3.17B	Nov 2008
EAOA	iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF	0.18%	36.76M	Jun 2020

Highest-Yield Diversified Portfolio ETFs

The top Diversified Portfolio ETFs is HYIN (13.31%). Across the lineup, Diversified Portfolio ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.39%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
HYIN	WisdomTree Alternative Income Fund	13.31%	50.68M	May 2021
YYY	Amplify CEF High Income ETF	12.59%	725.00M	Jun 2012
TUGN	STF Tactical Growth & Income ETF	11.21%	76.94M	May 2022
HIPS	GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF	11.12%	111.95M	Jan 2015
OCIO	ClearShares OCIO ETF	9.94%	168.40M	Jun 2017

Top ETFs Categories

Global Equities · 596 ETFs Europe Equities · 575 ETFs Leveraged Equities · 553 ETFs Derivative Income · 492 ETFs Large Cap Blend Equities · 475 ETFs Asia Pacific Equities · 429 ETFs Technology Equities · 412 ETFs Defined Outcome · 343 ETFs S&P 500 · 300 ETFs Corporate Bonds · 283 ETFs Emerging Markets Equities · 280 ETFs Dividend · 273 ETFs Government Bonds · 262 ETFs Large Cap Growth Equities · 246 ETFs Foreign Large Cap Equities · 230 ETFs Large Cap Value Equities · 201 ETFs High Yield Bonds · 198 ETFs Cryptocurrency · 193 ETFs Options Trading · 164 ETFs Precious Metals · 159 ETFs Health & Biotech Equities · 152 ETFs Energy Equities · 151 ETFs Municipal Bonds · 149 ETFs ESG · 147 ETFs REIT · 146 ETFs Japan Equities · 140 ETFs Emerging Markets Bonds · 136 ETFs Financials Equities · 135 ETFs Nasdaq-100 · 133 ETFs European Government Bonds · 126 ETFs

Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol name

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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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