The Best Global Allocation ETFs

Number of ETFs: 16
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.91%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.83%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 18.83%
Median Risk/Return Score: 61 / 100

16 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	Global Allocation, Dividend	Jul 14, 2015	0.50%	8.31%	6.01%	7.42%	90
DYTA	SGI Dynamic Tactical ETF	Global Allocation	Mar 29, 2023	1.04%	8.05%	—	1.52%	50
ELM	Elm Market Navigator ETF	Tactical Allocation, Global Allocation, Diversified Portfolio	Dec 30, 2011	0.24%	7.24%	—	2.53%	59
ENDW	Cambria Endowment Style ETF	Global Allocation	Apr 9, 2025	0.29%	11.15%	—	2.45%	86
FARX	Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF	Multistrategy, Global Allocation	Dec 19, 2024	1.00%	8.71%	—	2.87%	90
HECA	Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF	Global Allocation	Jun 30, 2025	1.02%	-1.05%	—	2.04%	26
JFLI	JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF	Global Allocation	Feb 12, 2025	0.35%	9.63%	—	7.25%	72
KEAT	Keating Active ETF	Global Allocation	Mar 27, 2024	0.85%	6.54%	—	2.60%	61
LALT	First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF	Global Allocation	Jan 31, 2023	1.94%	8.57%	—	3.73%	90
MAPP	Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF	Global Allocation	Sep 13, 2023	0.92%	5.53%	—	2.81%	60
NDOW	Anydrus Advantage ETF	Global Allocation	May 13, 2024	2.15%	6.12%	—	1.17%	51
NMBL	NovaTide Flexible Allocation ETF	Global Allocation	Oct 30, 2025	1.99%	3.73%	—	0.89%	—
NTSI	WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund	Global Allocation	May 18, 2021	0.26%	7.95%	—	3.52%	43
PPI	Astoria Real Assets ETF	Global Allocation	Dec 30, 2021	0.58%	14.06%	—	1.32%	68
RSSB	Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF	Global Allocation, Actively Managed	Dec 4, 2023	0.39%	8.72%	—	3.20%	47
TFPN	Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF	Global Allocation	Jul 11, 2023	1.10%	17.94%	—	0.00%	82

Best Global Allocation ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Global Allocation ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ALTY (90) and LALT (90). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	90	45.46M	Jul 2015
LALT	First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF	90	279.11M	Jan 2023
FARX	Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF	90	11.67M	Dec 2024
ENDW	Cambria Endowment Style ETF	86	141.41M	Apr 2025
TFPN	Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF	82	163.81M	Jul 2023

Best-Performing Global Allocation ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Global Allocation ETFs is ALTY (6.07%). Across the lineup, Global Allocation ETFs show an average 1-year return of 18.83% and an average 5-year return of 6.00%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	6.07%	45.46M	Jul 2015
NTSI	WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund	5.94%	485.98M	May 2021

Lowest-Cost Global Allocation ETFs

The top Global Allocation ETFs is ELM (0.24%). With an average expense ratio of 0.91%, Global Allocation 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
ELM	Elm Market Navigator ETF	0.24%	493.11M	Dec 2011
NTSI	WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund	0.26%	485.98M	May 2021
ENDW	Cambria Endowment Style ETF	0.29%	141.41M	Apr 2025
JFLI	JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF	0.35%	48.45M	Feb 2025
RSSB	Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF	0.39%	395.45M	Dec 2023

Highest-Yield Global Allocation ETFs

The top Global Allocation ETFs is ALTY (7.42%). Across the lineup, Global Allocation ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.83%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	7.42%	45.46M	Jul 2015
JFLI	JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF	7.25%	48.45M	Feb 2025
LALT	First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF	3.73%	279.11M	Jan 2023
NTSI	WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund	3.52%	485.98M	May 2021
RSSB	Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF	3.20%	395.45M	Dec 2023

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