Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - October (CBOO) 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 CBOO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CBOO
CBOO charges 0.69% annually. There are 42 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | CBOO vs JANB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | CBOO vs OCTB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | CBOO vs APRB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | CBOO vs JULB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | CBOO vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CBOO
Among 247 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | CBOO vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 99 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | CBOO vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | CBOO vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | CBOO vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 134.85M | Mar 2021 | CBOO vs XBAP |
Top Performing CBOO Alternatives (YTD)
CBOO is at 0.29% YTD. There are 264 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 16.35% | — | Aug 2025 | CBOO vs NVDO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.92% | — | Jan 2025 | CBOO vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 13.22% | 214.51M | Mar 2020 | CBOO vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 12.73% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | CBOO vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 12.55% | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | CBOO vs QB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CBOO
CBOO has 2.00% 1-year volatility. There are 15 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.16%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.16% | — | Mar 2025 | CBOO vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.25% | — | Apr 2025 | CBOO vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.31% | — | Apr 2025 | CBOO vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.35% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | CBOO vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.42% | — | Mar 2025 | CBOO vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CBOO
Among 247 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.35% | — | Mar 2025 | CBOO vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | CBOO vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | CBOO vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | CBOO vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.60M | May 2024 | CBOO vs CPSM |
Other ETFs from Calamos
The 10 most viewed Calamos ETFs shown here include CAIE, CVRT, CAIQ and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $269M.
Often Compared With CBOO
Investors most often compare CBOO with ESK, LTCC, SOLC. These 20 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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