Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF (CAOS) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CAOS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CAOS
CAOS charges 0.63% annually. There are 21 ETFs in the Options Trading category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | 137.24M | Oct 2023 | CAOS vs PHEQ | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy E... | 0.35% | 1.97B | Jun 2022 | CAOS vs TLTW | |
| Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF | 0.49% | 36.93M | Jan 2021 | CAOS vs ISWN | |
| iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 0.50% | 166.70M | Jun 2023 | CAOS vs IVVM | |
| iShares Large Cap Deep Buffer ETF | 0.50% | 128.70M | Jun 2023 | CAOS vs IVVB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CAOS
CAOS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 125 ETFs in the Options Trading category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2024 | CAOS vs LAPR | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April | 98 | 32.67M | Mar 2023 | CAOS vs APRJ | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 98 | 198.32M | May 2020 | CAOS vs APRW | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 98 | — | Apr 2024 | CAOS vs XAPR | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - April | 98 | — | Mar 2024 | CAOS vs APRP |
Top Performing CAOS Alternatives (YTD)
CAOS is at 0.82% YTD. There are 137 ETFs in the Options Trading category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 110.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 110.49% | 367.33M | Sep 2023 | CAOS vs AMDY | |
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF | 19.07% | 189.73M | Sep 2023 | CAOS vs QQQY | |
| LHA Market State Tactical Q ETF | 17.40% | 32.01M | Mar 2022 | CAOS vs MSTQ | |
| Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call Strateg... | 16.58% | 880.92M | Mar 2024 | CAOS vs QDTE | |
| YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF | 13.06% | 1.45B | May 2023 | CAOS vs NVDY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CAOS
CAOS has 1.52% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Options Trading category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | 9.42M | Mar 2023 | CAOS vs APRD | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October | 0.00% | 7.17M | Sep 2023 | CAOS vs OCTQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October | 0.00% | 5.96M | Sep 2023 | CAOS vs HOCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October | 0.00% | 3.39M | Sep 2021 | CAOS vs XDOC | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | 19.28M | Mar 2023 | CAOS vs APRQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CAOS
CAOS has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.76%. There are 5 ETFs in the Options Trading category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April | -0.20% | 32.67M | Mar 2023 | CAOS vs APRJ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | -0.24% | — | Mar 2024 | CAOS vs LAPR | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July | -0.61% | 15.66M | Jun 2023 | CAOS vs JULJ | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | -0.66% | — | Apr 2024 | CAOS vs XAPR | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | -0.75% | 198.32M | May 2020 | CAOS vs APRW |
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Often Compared With CAOS
Investors most often compare CAOS with TAIL, SHY, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 18 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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