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
- 1.71%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 2.08%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 14.79%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 60 / 100
29 results
| 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 ETF | Long-Short | Nov 16, 2020 | 1.09% | 6.83% | — | 3.79% | 17 | ||||||||
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | Dec 4, 2023 | 1.70% | 29.74% | — | 1.70% | 79 | ||||||||
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | Long-Short | Feb 4, 2020 | 2.30% | 1.43% | — | 2.97% | 59 | ||||||||
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral ETF | Long-Short | Sep 25, 2025 | — | 0.34% | — | 0.51% | — | ||||||||
| Neos Long/Short Equity Income ETF | Long-Short | Dec 9, 2025 | 2.89% | 1.12% | — | 2.56% | — | ||||||||
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | Jan 14, 2025 | 14.19% | 5.06% | — | 0.00% | 57 | ||||||||
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | Long-Short | Mar 25, 2009 | 0.79% | 8.50% | 3.92% | 1.39% | 85 | ||||||||
| Rareview Systematic Equity ETF | Long-Short | Jan 20, 2022 | 1.27% | 13.91% | — | 0.21% | 59 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | Long-Short | Jun 18, 2025 | 0.65% | 10.69% | — | 2.90% | — |
Best Long-Short ETFs by Risk/Return Score
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Feb 2022 | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 85 | 762.37M | Mar 2009 | |
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | 79 | 16.32M | Dec 2023 | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | 78 | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | 78 | 21.32M | Jul 2011 |
Best-Performing Long-Short ETFs Over 5 Years
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Tactical US ETF | 14.85% | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | |
| Proshares Large Cap Core Plus | 12.98% | 509.61M | Jul 2009 | |
| First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | 9.95% | 2.34B | Sep 2014 | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | 8.32% | 927.85M | Dec 2019 | |
| Changebridge Capital Long/Short Equity ETF | 4.72% | 63.38M | Nov 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Long-Short ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Large Cap Core Plus | 0.45% | 509.61M | Jul 2009 | |
| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | 0.45% | 372.15M | Jul 2021 | |
| Arin Tactical Tail Risk ETF | 0.63% | — | Oct 2025 | |
| ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF | 0.65% | 6.97M | Nov 2017 | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 0.65% | 23.76M | Jun 2025 |
Highest-Yield Long-Short ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Tactical US ETF | 10.83% | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | |
| The Future Fund Long/Short ETF | 6.79% | 42.88M | Jun 2023 | |
| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | 5.01% | 372.15M | Jul 2021 | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 4.58% | 8.62M | Dec 2014 | |
| Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF | 3.79% | 20.35M | Nov 2020 |
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