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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.


Category is Long-Short
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
Accelerate Arbitrage FundLong-Short1.38%
-0.25%
2.82%
74
AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta FundLong-ShortSep 13, 20112.11%
-2.99%
-3.16%
2.56%
1
Changebridge Capital Long/Short Equity ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedNov 13, 20201.95%
4.37%
0.86%
42
ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETFLong-ShortNov 14, 20170.65%
-11.46%
0.60%
36
Convergence Long/Short Equity ETFLong-ShortFeb 22, 20221.56%
2.96%
0.92%
94
Proshares Large Cap Core PlusLong-ShortJul 13, 20090.45%
-5.83%
12.84%
1.16%
63
iM DBi Hedge Strategy ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedDec 18, 20190.85%0.00%
Even Herd Long Short ETFLong-ShortApr 1, 20241.58%
6.23%
0.00%
72
Efficient Market Portfolio Plus ETFLong-ShortDec 11, 20241.82%
1.31%
0.87%
76
Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETFLong-ShortJun 13, 20231.00%0.00%
AltShares Event-Driven ETFEvent Driven, Actively Managed, Long-ShortDec 31, 20141.30%
1.58%
4.71%
83
The Future Fund Long/Short ETFLong-ShortJun 20, 20231.75%
-5.65%
6.97%
11
Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedDec 18, 20190.65%
1.08%
2.62%
73
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedSep 9, 20141.60%
-0.80%
9.10%
0.95%
68
ProShares Hedge ReplicationLong-ShortJul 12, 20110.95%
0.49%
3.41%
2.49%
70
Hedgeye Fourth Turning ETFLong-ShortNov 20, 20250.70%
5.30%
0.02%
Unlimited HFEQ Equity Long/Short ETFLong-ShortJul 14, 20251.00%
1.16%
10.43%
Hull Tactical US ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedJun 25, 20150.97%
-3.85%
10.99%
12.37%
55
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETFLong-ShortJul 22, 20210.45%
2.69%
5.63%
79
KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedDec 2, 20200.90%
8.67%
4.62%
46

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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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