Global X Alternative Income ETF (ALTY) Alternatives
Global X Alternative Income ETF (ALTY) belongs to the Small 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 ALTY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ALTY
ALTY charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ALTY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | ALTY vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | ALTY vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | ALTY vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | ALTY vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | ALTY vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ALTY
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Microcap ETF | 87 | Aug 12, 2005 | ALTY vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | ALTY vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 83 | Sep 27, 2005 | ALTY vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 81 | May 8, 2007 | ALTY vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 76 | Dec 20, 2007 | ALTY vs FESM |
Top Performing ALTY Alternatives (YTD)
ALTY alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 7.74% | Jun 16, 2006 | ALTY vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.67% | Jul 18, 2018 | ALTY vs OSCV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.03% | Jul 8, 2015 | ALTY vs CSB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 5.67% | May 8, 2007 | ALTY vs FYX | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | ALTY vs OVS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ALTY
ALTY alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.63% | Apr 6, 2020 | ALTY vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.27% | Feb 5, 2015 | ALTY vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.60% | Feb 7, 2019 | ALTY vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | ALTY vs SIXS | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | 16.72% | Nov 8, 2017 | ALTY vs OMFL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ALTY
ALTY alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | ALTY vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | ALTY vs HSMV | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | ALTY vs SMDV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | ALTY vs REGL | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | -11.39% | May 11, 2020 | ALTY vs SIXS |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | ALTY vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | ALTY vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | ALTY vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | ALTY vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | ALTY vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | ALTY vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | ALTY vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | ALTY vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | ALTY vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | ALTY vs DAX |
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