Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF (ASMF) Alternatives
Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF (ASMF) belongs to the Systematic Trend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ASMF. 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 ASMF
ASMF charges 0.80% annually. Among ETFs in the Systematic Trend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ASMF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF | 0.35% | Feb 17, 2026 | ASMF vs SDMF | |
| Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF | 0.50% | Oct 25, 2019 | ASMF vs GXDW | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.65% | Mar 19, 2025 | ASMF vs IMF | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.78% | Mar 7, 2022 | ASMF vs CTA | |
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 0.80% | Mar 12, 2025 | ASMF vs ISMF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ASMF
Among ETFs in the Systematic Trend 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 Managed Futures Active ETF | 86 | Mar 12, 2025 | ASMF vs ISMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 66 | Aug 30, 2023 | ASMF vs AHLT | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 43 | May 28, 2024 | ASMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 25 | Mar 7, 2022 | ASMF vs CTA | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 18 | Mar 19, 2025 | ASMF vs IMF |
Top Performing ASMF Alternatives (YTD)
ASMF alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 12.39% | Mar 7, 2022 | ASMF vs CTA | |
| Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF | 11.75% | Jul 14, 2025 | ASMF vs HFMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 10.44% | Mar 19, 2025 | ASMF vs IMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 7.52% | May 28, 2024 | ASMF vs MFUT | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 7.42% | Jun 3, 2025 | ASMF vs FFUT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ASMF
ASMF alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 8.24% | Mar 12, 2025 | ASMF vs ISMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 11.01% | Jun 3, 2025 | ASMF vs FFUT | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 13.21% | Mar 19, 2025 | ASMF vs IMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 15.17% | May 28, 2024 | ASMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 16.05% | Mar 7, 2022 | ASMF vs CTA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ASMF
ASMF alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | -4.23% | Mar 12, 2025 | ASMF vs ISMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | -9.39% | Aug 30, 2023 | ASMF vs AHLT | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | -9.43% | May 28, 2024 | ASMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -10.68% | Mar 7, 2022 | ASMF vs CTA | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -12.31% | Mar 19, 2025 | ASMF vs IMF |
Other ETFs from Virtus
Most popular Virtus ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 89 | 0.20% | Apr 23, 2019 | ASMF vs SEIX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 86 | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2022 | ASMF vs VEMY | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.42% | Nov 15, 2023 | ASMF vs SDCP | |
| Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 79 | -0.18% | Aug 10, 2015 | ASMF vs NFLT | |
| Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF | Dividend | 92 | 4.35% | Oct 10, 2017 | ASMF vs VWID | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 0.79% | Dec 2, 2024 | ASMF vs PCLO | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 70 | -0.10% | Dec 5, 2016 | ASMF vs VSHY |
Often Compared With ASMF
What investors most often compare with ASMF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 95 | 7.87% | May 8, 2019 | ASMF vs DBMF |
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