Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December (CPSD) Alternatives
Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December (CPSD) 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 CPSD. 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 CPSD
CPSD charges 0.69% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CPSD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | CPSD vs FBUF | |
| PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | 58.13M | Dec 2024 | CPSD vs PBQQ | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | — | Sep 2024 | CPSD vs SMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | 126.71M | Jun 2024 | CPSD vs BUFP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | — | Mar 2025 | CPSD vs MMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CPSD
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 | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | CPSD vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 209.56M | Mar 2020 | CPSD vs NAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | CPSD vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 903.13M | Apr 2019 | CPSD vs PAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 149.31M | Mar 2019 | CPSD vs UAPR |
Top Performing CPSD Alternatives (YTD)
CPSD alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 9.19% | 81.74M | Mar 2021 | CPSD vs EAPR | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 8.94% | 199.39M | Mar 2020 | CPSD vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 8.30% | 506.15M | Mar 2021 | CPSD vs QMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 7.98% | 376.70M | Mar 2019 | CPSD vs BAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets 10 Buffer ETF - Quarter... | 7.88% | 31.21M | Jun 2024 | CPSD vs EBUF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CPSD
CPSD alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | — | May 2025 | CPSD vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | 1.76% | — | Jun 2024 | CPSD vs LJUL | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.83% | — | Mar 2025 | CPSD vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 1.88% | — | Apr 2025 | CPSD vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.94% | — | May 2025 | CPSD vs ZJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CPSD
CPSD alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.44% | — | Mar 2025 | CPSD vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | -0.52% | — | Jun 2024 | CPSD vs LJUL | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.53% | — | Apr 2025 | CPSD vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Jan... | -1.01% | 243.64M | Jun 2024 | CPSD vs JAJL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April | -1.10% | 149.31M | Mar 2019 | CPSD vs UAPR |
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Often Compared With CPSD
What investors most often compare with CPSD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 77 | 4.42% | 1.50T | Sep 2010 | CPSD vs VOO | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 55 | 6.51% | 86.23B | Apr 2003 | CPSD vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 14 | 5.14% | 7.32B | May 2011 | CPSD vs SPLV | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Technology ETF | S&P 500 | 62 | 4.02% | 254.53M | Sep 2015 | CPSD vs SPXT | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 77 | 4.42% | 689.79B | Jan 1993 | CPSD vs SPY | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 7.67% | 16.71B | Dec 2005 | CPSD vs SPHQ |
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