Saba Closed-End Funds ETF (CEFS) Alternatives
Saba Closed-End Funds ETF (CEFS) 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 CEFS. 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 CEFS
CEFS charges 3.80% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CEFS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | CEFS vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | CEFS vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | CEFS vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | CEFS vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | CEFS vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CEFS
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 | CEFS vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 91 | Sep 27, 2023 | CEFS vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 91 | Apr 5, 2012 | CEFS vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 90 | Dec 9, 2014 | CEFS vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 88 | May 20, 2021 | CEFS vs NTSE |
Top Performing CEFS Alternatives (YTD)
CEFS 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 | CEFS vs RAAX | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | CEFS vs HIDE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.59% | May 20, 2021 | CEFS vs NTSE | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 5.36% | Dec 8, 2025 | CEFS vs CTAP | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.18% | Jan 3, 2022 | CEFS vs UPAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CEFS
CEFS 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 | CEFS vs ASET | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | CEFS vs DWAT | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | CEFS vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.75% | Nov 2, 2021 | CEFS vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.29% | Nov 16, 2022 | CEFS vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CEFS
CEFS 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 | CEFS vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | CEFS vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | CEFS vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | CEFS vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | CEFS vs DDX |
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