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% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | AKAF vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | AKAF vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | AKAF vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.53B | Jun 2024 | AKAF vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 189.21M | Nov 2014 | AKAF vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AKAF
AKAF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 22 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | AKAF vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | AKAF vs WLDR | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 93 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | AKAF vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 93 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | AKAF vs COPY | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 93 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | AKAF vs BOAT |
Top Performing AKAF Alternatives (YTD)
AKAF is at 11.02% YTD. There are 59 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 44.78% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | AKAF vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 30.34% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | AKAF vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.49% | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | AKAF vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 28.30% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | AKAF vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 23.96% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | AKAF vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AKAF
AKAF has 14.89% 1-year volatility. There are 58 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.69%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.69% | 223.29M | May 2022 | AKAF vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.04% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | AKAF vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.26B | Oct 2011 | AKAF vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.46% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | AKAF vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.74% | 911.44M | Sep 2005 | AKAF vs PID |
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% | 223.29M | May 2022 | AKAF vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.74M | 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% | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | AKAF vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | AKAF vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Vident
The 4 most viewed Vident ETFs shown here include VIDI, PPTY, VBND and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $657M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vident International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 88 | 16.93% | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | AKAF vs VIDI | |
| US Diversified Real Estate ETF | REIT | 59 | 17.37% | 31.01M | Mar 2018 | AKAF vs PPTY | |
| Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 34 | -0.41% | 488.80M | Oct 2014 | AKAF vs VBND | |
| Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities | 41 | 8.47% | 657.40M | Jan 2014 | AKAF vs VUSE |
Often Compared With AKAF
Investors most often compare AKAF with GXTG, NXTE, INFL. These 15 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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