iShares Core Conservative Allocation ETF (AOK) Alternatives
iShares Core 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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AOK
AOK charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AOK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | AOK vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | AOK vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | AOK vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | AOK vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | AOK vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AOK
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 | 94 | Apr 9, 2018 | AOK vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 91 | Sep 27, 2023 | AOK vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 91 | Apr 5, 2012 | AOK vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 90 | Dec 9, 2014 | AOK vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 88 | May 20, 2021 | AOK vs NTSE |
Top Performing AOK Alternatives (YTD)
AOK alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 16.55% | Apr 9, 2018 | AOK vs RAAX | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | AOK vs HIDE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.59% | May 20, 2021 | AOK vs NTSE | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 5.36% | Dec 8, 2025 | AOK vs CTAP | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.18% | Jan 3, 2022 | AOK vs UPAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AOK
AOK alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | Nov 23, 2015 | AOK vs ASET | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | AOK vs DWAT | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | AOK vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.75% | Nov 2, 2021 | AOK vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.29% | Nov 16, 2022 | AOK vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AOK
AOK 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 | AOK vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | AOK vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | AOK vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | AOK vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | AOK vs DDX |
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 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | AOK vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | AOK vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | AOK vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | AOK vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | AOK vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | AOK vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | AOK vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | AOK vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | AOK vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | AOK vs ACWI |
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