iShares Core Aggressive Allocation ETF (AOA) Alternatives
iShares Core Aggressive Allocation ETF (AOA) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AOA. 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 AOA
AOA charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AOA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | AOA vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | AOA vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | AOA vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | AOA vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | AOA vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AOA
Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 92 | Apr 9, 2018 | AOA vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 90 | Sep 27, 2023 | AOA vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 88 | Apr 5, 2012 | AOA vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 87 | Dec 9, 2014 | AOA vs GAA | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 83 | Nov 16, 2022 | AOA vs HIDE |
Top Performing AOA Alternatives (YTD)
AOA alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 17.86% | Apr 9, 2018 | AOA vs RAAX | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 8.47% | Dec 8, 2025 | AOA vs CTAP | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 6.42% | Nov 16, 2022 | AOA vs HIDE | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.88% | Jan 3, 2022 | AOA vs UPAR | |
| Adaptive Core ETF | 5.57% | Nov 2, 2021 | AOA vs RULE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AOA
AOA alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | AOA vs DWAT | |
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | Nov 23, 2015 | AOA vs ASET | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | AOA vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.74% | Nov 2, 2021 | AOA vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.31% | Nov 16, 2022 | AOA vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AOA
AOA alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | Aug 13, 2014 | AOA vs HISF | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.15% | Nov 16, 2022 | AOA vs HIDE | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | -3.16% | Sep 27, 2023 | AOA vs BAMY | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | AOA vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | AOA vs MFUL |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.92% | May 26, 2020 | AOA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 5 | -23.52% | Jan 5, 2024 | AOA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 54 | -3.54% | May 15, 2000 | AOA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 10 | 0.69% | Jul 22, 2002 | AOA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 58 | 1.76% | Jun 10, 2014 | AOA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 81 | 2.13% | Apr 21, 2006 | AOA vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 12.84% | Jul 10, 2001 | AOA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 80 | 8.34% | Jan 21, 2005 | AOA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 2.27% | May 22, 2000 | AOA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -1.45% | Mar 26, 2008 | AOA vs ACWI |
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