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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BTR
BTR charges 1.10% annually. There are 245 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | BTR vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | BTR vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.01B | Jun 2016 | BTR vs USPX | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | BTR vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | BTR vs SPTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BTR
BTR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 65. There are 80 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BTR vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 93 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | BTR vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | BTR vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 90 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | BTR vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 88 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | BTR vs RAFE |
Top Performing BTR Alternatives (YTD)
BTR is at 9.98% YTD. There are 152 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 42.93% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | BTR vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 41.21% | — | Sep 2024 | BTR vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.86% | — | May 2024 | BTR vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.41% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BTR vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 28.81% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | BTR vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BTR
BTR has 9.87% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.35% | 42.09M | May 2023 | BTR vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | BTR vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.51% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | BTR vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.92% | 402.23M | May 2020 | BTR vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.25% | 168.13M | May 2022 | BTR vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BTR
BTR has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.23%. There are 7 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | BTR vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | BTR vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | BTR vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | BTR vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | BTR vs SELV |
Other ETFs from American Beacon
The 3 most viewed American Beacon ETFs shown here include AHLT, MGNR, BSR and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $916M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | Systematic Trend | 64 | 9.25% | 133.25M | Aug 2023 | BTR vs AHLT | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | Energy Equities | 69 | 9.87% | 915.55M | Feb 2024 | BTR vs MGNR | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | 34 | 3.76% | 38.23M | Apr 2023 | BTR vs BSR |
Often Compared With BTR
Investors most often compare BTR with AMECX, BSJO, TEXN. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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