The Frontier Economic Fund (AKAF) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AKAF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AKAF
AKAF charges 0.20% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | AKAF vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | AKAF vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.88B | Feb 2012 | AKAF vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.55B | Jun 2024 | AKAF vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 191.98M | Nov 2014 | AKAF vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AKAF
AKAF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 41 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 86.67M | Jan 2018 | AKAF vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 92 | 647.47M | Dec 2013 | AKAF vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 86 | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | AKAF vs AVGV | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 86 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | AKAF vs VOLT | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 85 | 515.82M | Mar 2014 | AKAF vs GVAL |
Top Performing AKAF Alternatives (YTD)
AKAF is at 10.10% YTD. There are 64 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 44.11% | — | Oct 2025 | AKAF vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 34.45% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | AKAF vs VOLT | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 32.32% | 3.09B | Mar 2023 | AKAF vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 30.42% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | AKAF vs NXTE | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.78% | 86.67M | Jan 2018 | AKAF vs WLDR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AKAF
AKAF has 14.93% 1-year volatility. There are 61 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.73% | 236.11M | May 2022 | AKAF vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.05% | 71.59M | Apr 2012 | AKAF vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.28B | Oct 2011 | AKAF vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.54% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | AKAF vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.58% | 88.89M | Sep 2012 | AKAF vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AKAF
AKAF has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.32%. There are 32 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | AKAF vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.59M | Apr 2012 | AKAF vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | AKAF vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 647.47M | Dec 2013 | AKAF vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.29M | May 2019 | AKAF vs HERD |
Often Compared With AKAF
Investors most often compare AKAF with GXTG, INFL, UFO. These 11 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Thematic Growth ETF | Global Equities | 8 | 3.94% | 15.69M | Oct 2019 | AKAF vs GXTG | |
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | Global Equities | 41 | 12.96% | 1.47B | Jan 2021 | AKAF vs INFL | |
| Procure Space ETF | Global Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 45 | 21.58% | 1.12B | Apr 2019 | AKAF vs UFO | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | Global Equities | 69 | 23.75% | 421.38M | Apr 2018 | AKAF vs DRIV | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 42 | 6.97% | 1.19B | Jun 2011 | AKAF vs SDIV | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 76 | 9.89% | 8.12B | Jun 2007 | AKAF vs IDV | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | Global Equities | 76 | 10.64% | 8.55B | Dec 2000 | AKAF vs IOO | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF | Global Equities | 26 | 14.12% | 22.23M | Dec 2017 | AKAF vs HAIL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 45 | 5.22% | 902.10M | Sep 2005 | AKAF vs PID | |
| WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF | Global Equities | 69 | 14.66% | 26.54M | Aug 2014 | AKAF vs WBIF | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets ETF | Global Equities | 82 | 16.33% | 946.39M | Sep 2022 | AKAF vs AVGE |
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