Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protection ETF - July (CBXY) 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 CBXY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CBXY
CBXY charges 0.69% annually. There are 41 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 | CBXY vs JANB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | CBXY vs APRB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | CBXY vs JULB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | CBXY vs OCTB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | CBXY vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CBXY
Among 220 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 | CBXY vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | CBXY vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs CPSP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs APXM | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs ZAPR |
Top Performing CBXY Alternatives (YTD)
CBXY is at -5.15% YTD. There are 261 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 14.63%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 14.63% | — | Aug 2025 | CBXY vs NVDO | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 11.34% | 557.94M | Mar 2021 | CBXY vs QMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 10.58% | — | Jan 2025 | CBXY vs KFEB | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 10.55% | 7.34M | Dec 2024 | CBXY vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 10.16% | 214.88M | Mar 2020 | CBXY vs KAPR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CBXY
CBXY has 10.16% 1-year volatility. There are 254 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.07% | — | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.17% | — | Mar 2025 | CBXY vs PMAP | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.18% | — | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs PMMY | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.42% | — | Mar 2025 | CBXY vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.43% | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs CPSP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CBXY
Among 220 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.34% | — | Mar 2025 | CBXY vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.35% | — | Mar 2025 | CBXY vs MMAX | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | -0.36% | — | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs CPSP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.38% | — | Apr 2025 | CBXY vs APXM |
Other ETFs from Calamos
The 10 most viewed Calamos ETFs shown here include CAIE, CPSM, CVRT and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $972M.
Often Compared With CBXY
Investors most often compare CBXY with BUFP, LJUL, CPSJ. These 12 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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