Calamos Alternative Nasdaq & Bond ETF (CANQ) Alternatives
Calamos Alternative Nasdaq & Bond ETF (CANQ) 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 CANQ. 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 CANQ
CANQ charges 0.90% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CANQ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | CANQ vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | CANQ vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | CANQ vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | CANQ vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | CANQ vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CANQ
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 | CANQ vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 91 | Sep 27, 2023 | CANQ vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 91 | Apr 5, 2012 | CANQ vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 90 | Dec 9, 2014 | CANQ vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 88 | May 20, 2021 | CANQ vs NTSE |
Top Performing CANQ Alternatives (YTD)
CANQ 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 | CANQ vs RAAX | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | CANQ vs HIDE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.59% | May 20, 2021 | CANQ vs NTSE | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 5.36% | Dec 8, 2025 | CANQ vs CTAP | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.18% | Jan 3, 2022 | CANQ vs UPAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CANQ
CANQ 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 | CANQ vs ASET | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | CANQ vs DWAT | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | CANQ vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.75% | Nov 2, 2021 | CANQ vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.29% | Nov 16, 2022 | CANQ vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CANQ
CANQ 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 | CANQ vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | CANQ vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | CANQ vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | CANQ vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | CANQ vs DDX |
Other ETFs from Calamos
Most popular Calamos ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 75 | 0.81% | May 1, 2024 | CANQ vs CPSM | |
| Calamos Autocallable Income ETF | Derivative Income | — | -3.69% | Jun 25, 2025 | CANQ vs CAIE | |
| Calamos Convertible Equity Alternative ETF | Convertible Bonds | 93 | 9.28% | Oct 4, 2023 | CANQ vs CVRT | |
| Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF | Derivative Income | — | -4.16% | Nov 20, 2024 | CANQ vs CAIQ | |
| Calamos Antetokounmpo Global Sustainable Equities ... | Global Equities | 51 | -2.52% | Feb 3, 2023 | CANQ vs SROI | |
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ja... | Defined Outcome | 8 | -1.26% | Jan 22, 2025 | CANQ vs CBOJ |
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