Beacon Tactical Risk ETF (BTR) Alternatives
Beacon Tactical Risk ETF (BTR) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BTR. 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 BTR
BTR charges 1.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BTR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | Jun 1, 2016 | BTR vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | BTR vs SCHX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Oct 4, 2000 | BTR vs SPTM | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jun 27, 2016 | BTR vs VTI | |
| Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF | 0.05% | Jun 22, 2021 | BTR vs VOTE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BTR
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF | 91 | Jan 25, 2022 | BTR vs SAMT | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | 88 | Sep 12, 2022 | BTR vs THLV | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | Oct 24, 2023 | BTR vs BLCR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 85 | Mar 19, 2021 | BTR vs QMAR | |
| WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF | 83 | Dec 6, 2021 | BTR vs WLTG |
Top Performing BTR Alternatives (YTD)
BTR alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 19.63% | Mar 13, 2023 | BTR vs FTIF | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 15.85% | May 28, 2024 | BTR vs RSSY | |
| iShares Texas Equity ETF | 12.67% | Jun 23, 2025 | BTR vs TEXN | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF | 12.56% | Mar 12, 2010 | BTR vs FTAG | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 11.28% | Sep 27, 2022 | BTR vs AVIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BTR
BTR alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | 8.50% | Nov 1, 2019 | BTR vs UNOV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 8.83% | Dec 22, 2020 | BTR vs PSCX | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 9.38% | Jul 7, 2025 | BTR vs SPXM | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (December) ETF | 10.09% | Dec 22, 2020 | BTR vs PSMD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 10.23% | Jun 19, 2020 | BTR vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BTR
BTR alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | -5.78% | Nov 1, 2019 | BTR vs UNOV | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -5.85% | May 10, 2023 | BTR vs BDGS | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | -6.15% | Dec 22, 2020 | BTR vs PSCX | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | -6.66% | Sep 12, 2022 | BTR vs THLV | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -7.33% | Jun 19, 2020 | BTR vs DJUN |
Other ETFs from American Beacon
Most popular American Beacon ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | Systematic Trend | 66 | 7.28% | Aug 30, 2023 | BTR vs AHLT | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | Energy Equities | 96 | 16.96% | Feb 5, 2024 | BTR vs MGNR | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | 22 | 0.97% | Apr 17, 2023 | BTR vs BSR |
Often Compared With BTR
What investors most often compare with BTR, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bon... | High Yield Bonds | — | — | Sep 14, 2016 | BTR vs BSJO | |
| American Funds The Income Fund of America Class A | Diversified Portfolio, Dividend, Actively Managed | 81 | 1.48% | Dec 1, 1973 | BTR vs AMECX | |
| ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF | Industrials Equities | 79 | 11.27% | Mar 25, 2014 | BTR vs TOLZ |
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