iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF (AOK) 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 AOK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AOK
AOK charges 0.15% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Diversified Portfolio category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | 167.39M | Dec 2025 | AOK vs CTAP | |
| iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.21B | Nov 2008 | AOK vs AOA | |
| iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.67B | Nov 2008 | AOK vs AOR | |
| PIMCO U.S. Stocks PLUS Active Bond ETF | 0.18% | 44.38M | Jan 2026 | AOK vs SPLS | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 8.57M | Jun 2020 | AOK vs EAOM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AOK
AOK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 34 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | 87 | 1.65B | Jun 2023 | AOK vs INCM | |
| Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF | 81 | 76.06M | Jun 2023 | AOK vs AVMA | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 79 | 124.92M | Apr 2012 | AOK vs IYLD | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 79 | 44.82M | Sep 2023 | AOK vs BAMY | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 78 | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | AOK vs HIDE |
Top Performing AOK Alternatives (YTD)
AOK is at 3.71% YTD. There are 56 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.57%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Core ETF | 35.57% | 16.56M | Nov 2021 | AOK vs RULE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 20.64% | 55.78M | May 2021 | AOK vs NTSE | |
| STF Tactical Growth ETF | 16.19% | 41.36M | May 2022 | AOK vs TUG | |
| STF Tactical Growth & Income ETF | 15.99% | 76.94M | May 2022 | AOK vs TUGN | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 15.94% | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | AOK vs CLSM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AOK
AOK has 5.98% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | 7.49M | Nov 2015 | AOK vs ASET | |
| Prospera Income ETF | 2.88% | 2.20M | Sep 2025 | AOK vs THRV | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.32% | 99.40M | Aug 2014 | AOK vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.26% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | AOK vs MFUL | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 4.51% | 44.82M | Sep 2023 | AOK vs BAMY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AOK
AOK has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.50%. There are 10 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Yield ETF | -2.48% | 44.82M | Sep 2023 | AOK vs BAMY | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | 99.40M | Aug 2014 | AOK vs HISF | |
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | -3.19% | 1.65B | Jun 2023 | AOK vs INCM | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.31% | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | AOK vs HIDE | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.36% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | AOK vs MFUL |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | AOK vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | AOK vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.03% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | AOK vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | AOK vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | AOK vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | AOK vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | AOK vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | AOK vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | AOK vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | AOK vs ACWI |
Often Compared With AOK
Investors most often compare AOK with AOM, AGG, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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