The Best Event Driven ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Event Driven ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 4
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 1.43%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 9.28%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 11.02%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 64 / 100
The Best Event Driven ETFs
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | Event Driven, Actively Managed | Mar 21, 2017 | 2.61% | 12.73% | — | 7.20% | 81 | ||||||||
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | Event Driven, Long-Short | Dec 31, 2014 | 1.30% | 6.02% | — | 4.51% | 64 | ||||||||
| Robinson Alternative Yield Pre-merger SPAC ETF | Event Driven | Jun 22, 2021 | 0.85% | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| SPAC and New Issue ETF | Event Driven | Dec 15, 2020 | 0.95% | 2.15% | — | 16.14% | 15 |
Best Event Driven ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Event Driven ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CEFS (81) and EVNT (64).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 81 | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 64 | 8.62M | Dec 2014 | |
| SPAC and New Issue ETF | 15 | 0.00 | Dec 2020 |
Best-Performing Event Driven ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Event Driven ETFs is CEFS (13.86%).
Across the lineup, Event Driven ETFs show an average 1-year return of 11.02% and an average 5-year return of 6.24%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 13.86% | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | |
| SPAC and New Issue ETF | -1.38% | 0.00 | Dec 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Event Driven ETFs
The top Event Driven ETFs is SPAX (0.85%).
With an average expense ratio of 1.43%, Event Driven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Alternative Yield Pre-merger SPAC ETF | 0.85% | 35.42M | Jun 2021 | |
| SPAC and New Issue ETF | 0.95% | 0.00 | Dec 2020 | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 1.30% | 8.62M | Dec 2014 | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 2.61% | 332.90M | Mar 2017 |
Highest-Yield Event Driven ETFs
The top Event Driven ETFs is SPCK (16.14%).
Across the lineup, Event Driven ETFs show an average dividend yield of 9.28%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAC and New Issue ETF | 16.14% | 0.00 | Dec 2020 | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 7.20% | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 4.51% | 8.62M | Dec 2014 |
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