Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - January (CBOJ) Alternatives
Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - January (CBOJ) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CBOJ. 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 CBOJ
CBOJ charges 0.69% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CBOJ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | CBOJ vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | CBOJ vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | CBOJ vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | CBOJ vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | CBOJ vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CBOJ
Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | 97 | Dec 1, 2024 | CBOJ vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | CBOJ vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | CBOJ vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | CBOJ vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | CBOJ vs ZJAN |
Top Performing CBOJ Alternatives (YTD)
CBOJ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.19% | Mar 31, 2020 | CBOJ vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | CBOJ vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | CBOJ vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | CBOJ vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | CBOJ vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CBOJ
CBOJ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | May 1, 2025 | CBOJ vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | CBOJ vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | CBOJ vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | CBOJ vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | CBOJ vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CBOJ
CBOJ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | CBOJ vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | CBOJ vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | CBOJ vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | CBOJ vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | CBOJ vs ZMAR |
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 | CBOJ vs CPSM | |
| Calamos Autocallable Income ETF | Derivative Income | — | -3.69% | Jun 25, 2025 | CBOJ vs CAIE | |
| Calamos Convertible Equity Alternative ETF | Convertible Bonds | 93 | 9.28% | Oct 4, 2023 | CBOJ vs CVRT | |
| Calamos Alternative Nasdaq & Bond ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 40 | -5.71% | Feb 13, 2024 | CBOJ vs CANQ | |
| Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF | Derivative Income | — | -4.16% | Nov 20, 2024 | CBOJ vs CAIQ | |
| Calamos Antetokounmpo Global Sustainable Equities ... | Global Equities | 51 | -2.52% | Feb 3, 2023 | CBOJ vs SROI |
Often Compared With CBOJ
What investors most often compare with CBOJ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | Defined Outcome | 85 | 0.61% | Mar 31, 2021 | CBOJ vs EAPR | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 75 | -1.34% | Jun 11, 2024 | CBOJ vs BUFP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 86 | 1.71% | Mar 31, 2020 | CBOJ vs NAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | Defined Outcome | 77 | 1.23% | Mar 31, 2021 | CBOJ vs XBAP |
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