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The Best Long-Short ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Long-Short ETFs.

Long-short ETFs are exchange-traded funds that employ a long-short investment strategy, which aims to profit from both rising and falling market conditions. This type of ETF invests in both long positions, where the fund buys securities that it believes will increase in value. Short positions, where the fund sells securities that it believes will decrease in value and aims to profit from the difference.

Long-short ETFs can use different methods to select the securities they invest in, such as fundamental analysis, quantitative analysis, or a combination of both. These ETFs can be more complex than traditional ETFs, and their performance can be more volatile as they are exposed to market risk as well as the risk of using leverage.

They are typically more suitable for experienced investors with a high-risk tolerance and looking for a more active investment strategy. It is important to note that, as these ETFs might use leverage to generate returns, they are considered riskier than traditional ETFs. Therefore, investors should carefully consider the risks before investing.

Number of ETFs
29
Avg. Expense Ratio
1.62%
Avg. Dividend Yield
1.98%
Avg. 1 Year Return
14.23%
Median Risk/Return Score
59 / 100
The Best Long-Short ETFs

29 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Arin Tactical Tail Risk ETFLong-ShortOct 27, 20250.63%
4.02%
0.00%
iShares Flexible Equity Active ETFLong-ShortMay 19, 20260.40%0.00%
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta FundEquity Market Neutral, Long-ShortSep 13, 20111.40%
-19.53%
-5.34%
3.09%
1
Changebridge Capital Long/Short Equity ETFLong-ShortNov 13, 20201.95%
19.70%
0.75%
35
ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETFLong-ShortNov 14, 20170.65%
-6.26%
0.56%
15
Convergence Long/Short Equity ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedDec 29, 20091.52%
21.70%
0.78%
95
Proshares Large Cap Core PlusLong-ShortJul 13, 20090.45%
7.66%
14.25%
1.05%
62
Even Herd Long Short ETFLong-ShortApr 1, 20241.58%
12.72%
0.00%
41
Efficient Market Portfolio Plus ETFLong-ShortDec 11, 20241.82%
13.34%
0.77%
54
Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETFLong-ShortJun 13, 20231.00%
AltShares Event-Driven ETFEvent Driven, Long-ShortDec 31, 20141.30%
5.55%
4.53%
61
The Future Fund Long/Short ETFLong-ShortJun 20, 20231.75%
0.58%
6.54%
8
Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETFLong-ShortDec 18, 20190.65%
1.71%
2.61%
73
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETFLong-ShortSep 9, 20141.60%
4.49%
9.68%
0.89%
62
ProShares Hedge ReplicationLong-ShortJul 12, 20110.95%
6.67%
3.97%
2.37%
76
Hedgeye Fourth Turning ETFLong-ShortNov 20, 20250.70%
3.72%
0.02%
Hedgeye 130/30 Equity ETFLong-ShortDec 10, 20250.70%
0.68%
0.02%
Unlimited HFEQ Equity Long/Short ETFLong-ShortJul 14, 20251.00%
TradersAI Large Cap Equity & Cash ETFLong-ShortOct 22, 20241.25%
-9.22%
0.00%
1
Hull Tactical US ETFLong-ShortJun 25, 20150.97%
10.48%
12.28%
10.76%
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Best Long-Short ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Long-Short ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CLSE (95) and QAI (80). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF
95
447.61MDec 2009
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
80
762.37MMar 2009
ProShares Hedge Replication
76
21.55MJul 2011
Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF
73
944.91MDec 2019
Hull Tactical US ETF
72
137.43MJun 2015

Best-Performing Long-Short ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Long-Short ETFs is HTUS (14.58%). Across the lineup, Long-Short ETFs show an average 1-year return of 14.23% and an average 5-year return of 5.12%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Hull Tactical US ETF
14.58%
137.43MJun 2015
Proshares Large Cap Core Plus
12.47%
502.70MJul 2009
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
9.71%
2.37BSep 2014
Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF
7.93%
944.91MDec 2019
Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF
5.40%
20.35MNov 2020

Lowest-Cost Long-Short ETFs

The top Long-Short ETFs is BFLX (0.40%). With an average expense ratio of 1.62%, Long-Short ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Highest-Yield Long-Short ETFs

The top Long-Short ETFs is HTUS (10.76%). Across the lineup, Long-Short ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.98%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Hull Tactical US ETF10.76%137.43MJun 2015
The Future Fund Long/Short ETF6.54%41.82MJun 2023
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF4.59%372.15MJul 2021
AltShares Event-Driven ETF4.53%8.62MDec 2014
WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund3.83%20.69MJun 2025

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