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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
Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedNov 16, 20201.09%
15.70%
3.41%
38
Harbor Long-Short Equity ETFLong-ShortDec 4, 20231.70%
22.47%
1.80%
65
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedFeb 4, 20202.30%
0.58%
3.00%
82
Neos Long/Short Equity Income ETFLong-ShortDec 9, 20252.89%
-9.81%
1.90%
Militia Long/Short Equity ETFLong-ShortJan 14, 202514.19%
6.88%
0.00%
90
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETFLong-ShortMar 25, 20090.79%
2.51%
3.36%
1.47%
74
Rareview Systematic Equity ETFLong-ShortJan 20, 20221.27%
-3.85%
0.25%
46
AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETFLong-Short, Actively ManagedFeb 2, 20211.01%
0.00%
0.00%
WisdomTree Inflation Plus FundLong-ShortJun 18, 20250.65%
12.70%
1.46%

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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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