FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET) Alternatives
FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET) 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 ASET. 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 ASET
ASET charges 0.57% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ASET alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | ASET vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | ASET vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | ASET vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | ASET vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | ASET vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ASET
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 | ASET vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 91 | Sep 27, 2023 | ASET vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 91 | Apr 5, 2012 | ASET vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 90 | Dec 9, 2014 | ASET vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 88 | May 20, 2021 | ASET vs NTSE |
Top Performing ASET Alternatives (YTD)
ASET 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 | ASET vs RAAX | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | ASET vs HIDE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.59% | May 20, 2021 | ASET vs NTSE | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 5.36% | Dec 8, 2025 | ASET vs CTAP | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.18% | Jan 3, 2022 | ASET vs UPAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ASET
ASET 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 | ASET vs DWAT | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | ASET vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.75% | Nov 2, 2021 | ASET vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.29% | Nov 16, 2022 | ASET vs HIDE | |
| MKAM ETF | 6.06% | Apr 11, 2023 | ASET vs MKAM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ASET
ASET 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 | ASET vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | ASET vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | ASET vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | ASET vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | ASET vs DDX |
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