Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Apple (AAPL) ETF (AAPY) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AAPY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AAPY
AAPY charges 0.99% annually. There are 243 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | AAPY vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | AAPY vs GXLC | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | AAPY vs USPX | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | AAPY vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | AAPY vs SPTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AAPY
AAPY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 130 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | AAPY vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | AAPY vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | AAPY vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | AAPY vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | AAPY vs PSCX |
Top Performing AAPY Alternatives (YTD)
AAPY is at 8.32% YTD. There are 118 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | AAPY vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | AAPY vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | AAPY vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | AAPY vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | AAPY vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AAPY
AAPY has 21.88% 1-year volatility. There are 242 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | AAPY vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | AAPY vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | AAPY vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | AAPY vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | AAPY vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AAPY
AAPY has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.47%. There are 206 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | AAPY vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | AAPY vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | AAPY vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | AAPY vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | AAPY vs FJUN |
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Often Compared With AAPY
Investors most often compare AAPY with AAPL, APLY, MAGS. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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