The Best Tactical Allocation ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Tactical Allocation ETFs.

Tactical allocation ETFs are a type of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that use a dynamic, active investment strategy to allocate assets among different asset classes or sectors. The goal of tactical allocation ETFs is to take advantage of market opportunities and changes by adjusting their portfolio holdings in response to market conditions.

Tactical allocation ETFs typically use a combination of quantitative analysis, technical indicators, and market research to make investment decisions. They may invest in various asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies.

The fund managers of tactical allocation ETFs make adjustments to the fund's portfolio holdings in response to market conditions, including changes in economic conditions, interest rates, and political events. They have the flexibility to invest in a broad range of securities and sectors, so they can make adjustments as market conditions change.

Number of ETFs: 57
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.88%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 1.60%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 19.74%
Median Risk/Return Score: 59 / 100

The Best Tactical Allocation ETFs

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
ACTS	FIS Tactical Equity ETF	Tactical Allocation	Mar 19, 2026	0.69%	—	—	0.00%	—
AGOX	Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF	Tactical Allocation	Sep 20, 2012	1.33%	21.34%	—	2.66%	37
ALLW	State Street Bridgewater All Weather ETF	Tactical Allocation	Mar 5, 2025	0.85%	7.82%	—	4.33%	59
ARP	PMV Adaptive Risk Parity ETF	Tactical Allocation	Dec 21, 2022	1.42%	9.83%	—	5.95%	56
ASGM	Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF	Tactical Allocation	Aug 4, 2025	0.86%	18.69%	—	3.81%	78
BDGS	Bridges Capital Tactical ETF	Tactical Allocation	May 10, 2023	0.87%	6.38%	—	0.52%	67
BSR	Beacon Selective Risk ETF	Tactical Allocation	Apr 17, 2023	1.10%	4.84%	—	2.76%	36
CEFZ	RiverNorth Active Income ETF	Tactical Allocation	Aug 4, 2025	3.36%	6.35%	—	9.96%	55
CLSM	ETC Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF	Tactical Allocation, Diversified Portfolio	Jul 12, 2021	0.82%	17.92%	—	0.76%	70
CORO	iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF	Tactical Allocation	Dec 3, 2024	0.55%	18.56%	—	2.78%	74
DALI	First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF	Tactical Allocation	May 14, 2018	0.90%	1.90%	—	1.17%	21
DVQQ	WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Tactical Allocation	Dec 16, 2024	0.94%	16.41%	—	0.03%	41
DVSP	WEBs SPY Defined Volatility ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Tactical Allocation	Dec 16, 2024	0.89%	11.58%	—	0.25%	41
ELM	Elm Market Navigator ETF	Tactical Allocation, Global Allocation, Diversified Portfolio	Dec 30, 2011	0.24%	8.48%	—	2.50%	62
ESBG	First Trust Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF	Tactical Allocation	Nov 19, 2025	0.95%	2.44%	—	1.06%	—
EZRO	AlphaDroid Defensive Sector Rotation ETF	Tactical Allocation	Oct 15, 2025	1.01%	2.27%	—	0.00%	—
FVC	First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF	Momentum, Tactical Allocation	Mar 18, 2016	0.71%	13.99%	7.91%	1.33%	37
GDMA	Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF	Global Allocation, Tactical Allocation	Nov 14, 2018	0.77%	10.09%	—	2.54%	57
GDT	WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund	Tactical Allocation	Jan 22, 2026	0.30%	—	—	3.35%	—
GGM	GGM Macro Alignment ETF	Tactical Allocation	Sep 25, 2023	0.94%	15.10%	—	1.37%	60

Best Tactical Allocation ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Tactical Allocation ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are TYLD (99) and LEXI (86). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
TYLD	Cambria Tactical Yield ETF	99	—	Jan 2024
LEXI	Alexis Practical Tactical ETF	86	144.62M	Jun 2021
RHRX	RH Tactical Rotation ETF	86	17.21M	Sep 2012
TRTY	Cambria Trinity ETF	83	144.13M	Sep 2018
MOOD	Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF	78	110.78M	May 2022

Best-Performing Tactical Allocation ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Tactical Allocation ETFs is LEXI (11.11%). Across the lineup, Tactical Allocation ETFs show an average 1-year return of 19.74% and an average 5-year return of 6.40%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
LEXI	Alexis Practical Tactical ETF	11.11%	144.62M	Jun 2021
PTLC	Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF	10.18%	3.30B	Jun 2015
ONOF	Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF	8.62%	137.31M	Jan 2021
AGOX	Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF	8.52%	319.03M	Sep 2012
GDMA	Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF	8.38%	160.49M	Nov 2018

Lowest-Cost Tactical Allocation ETFs

The top Tactical Allocation ETFs is ELM (0.24%). With an average expense ratio of 0.88%, Tactical Allocation 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
ELM	Elm Market Navigator ETF	0.24%	493.11M	Dec 2011
GDT	WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund	0.30%	10.15M	Jan 2026
WAMA	WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund	0.32%	186.32M	Mar 2026
ONOF	Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF	0.39%	137.31M	Jan 2021
WIMA	WisdomTree International Adaptive Moving Average F...	0.42%	69.40M	Mar 2026

Highest-Yield Tactical Allocation ETFs

The top Tactical Allocation ETFs is CEFZ (9.96%). Across the lineup, Tactical Allocation ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.60%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
CEFZ	RiverNorth Active Income ETF	9.96%	39.38M	Aug 2025
ROMO	Strategy Shares Newfound/ReSolve Robust Momentum E...	8.10%	25.56M	Nov 2019
ARP	PMV Adaptive Risk Parity ETF	5.95%	50.25M	Dec 2022
ALLW	State Street Bridgewater All Weather ETF	4.33%	1.62B	Mar 2025
ASGM	Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF	3.81%	—	Aug 2025

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