The Best Hedge Fund ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Hedge Fund ETFs.
Hedge fund ETFs are a type of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aim to replicate the returns of a hedge fund or a basket of hedge funds. They typically use a variety of strategies, such as long-short, market neutral, and event-driven, to generate returns.
Hedge fund ETFs aim to provide investors with access to hedge fund strategies and returns, which are traditionally only available to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. They offer a lower-cost and more liquid alternative to investing directly in a hedge fund.
- Number of ETFs
- 18
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.73%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.64%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 12.48%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 48 / 100
The Best Hedge Fund ETFs
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Best Hedge Fund ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Hedge Fund ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are MRGR (95) and RLY (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Merger ETF | 95 | 15.91M | Dec 2012 | |
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 85 | 1.22B | Apr 2012 | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 80 | 237.30M | Jan 2011 | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 62 | 246.19M | Aug 2013 | |
| Syntax Stratified U.S. Total Market Hedged ETF | 61 | 23.16M | Jun 2021 |
Best-Performing Hedge Fund ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Hedge Fund ETFs is PFIX (20.93%).
Across the lineup, Hedge Fund ETFs show an average 1-year return of 12.48% and an average 5-year return of 6.81%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 20.93% | 164.38M | May 2021 | |
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 10.64% | 1.22B | Apr 2012 | |
| Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 8.24% | 160.49M | Nov 2018 | |
| NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF | 7.84% | 379.77M | Dec 2019 | |
| Agility Shares Managed Risk ETF | 7.72% | 320.77M | Jun 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Hedge Fund ETFs
The top Hedge Fund ETFs is RLY (0.50%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.73%, Hedge Fund 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 0.50% | 1.22B | Apr 2012 | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 0.50% | 164.38M | May 2021 | |
| RPAR Risk Parity ETF | 0.51% | 578.94M | Dec 2019 | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 0.60% | 3.35M | Aug 2021 | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Tail Risk ETF | 0.60% | 7.40M | Aug 2021 |
Highest-Yield Hedge Fund ETFs
The top Hedge Fund ETFs is QTR (16.85%).
Across the lineup, Hedge Fund ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.64%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Tail Risk ETF | 16.85% | 7.40M | Aug 2021 | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 15.17% | 3.35M | Aug 2021 | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 9.81% | 164.38M | May 2021 | |
| NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF | 9.07% | 379.77M | Dec 2019 | |
| Strategy Shares Newfound/ReSolve Robust Momentum E... | 8.40% | 25.56M | Nov 2019 |
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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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