Calamos Laddered S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF (CPSL) Alternatives
Calamos Laddered S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF (CPSL) 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 CPSL. 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 CPSL
CPSL charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CPSL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | CPSL vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | CPSL vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | CPSL vs DMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | CPSL vs BUFP | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | CPSL vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CPSL
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | Mar 31, 2025 | CPSL vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 97 | Mar 31, 2021 | CPSL vs EAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 97 | Apr 1, 2025 | CPSL vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | 97 | Jun 28, 2024 | CPSL vs LJUL | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | Mar 31, 2020 | CPSL vs KAPR |
Top Performing CPSL Alternatives (YTD)
CPSL alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 6.95% | Mar 31, 2020 | CPSL vs KAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 6.65% | Mar 31, 2021 | CPSL vs EAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets 10 Buffer ETF - Quarter... | 6.55% | Jun 28, 2024 | CPSL vs EBUF | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 6.07% | Mar 29, 2019 | CPSL vs BAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 6.03% | Mar 19, 2021 | CPSL vs QMAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CPSL
CPSL 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 | 1.52% | May 1, 2025 | CPSL vs ZMAY | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.85% | Mar 31, 2025 | CPSL vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | 1.92% | Jun 28, 2024 | CPSL vs LJUL | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.95% | May 30, 2025 | CPSL vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.97% | Jun 30, 2025 | CPSL vs AIOO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CPSL
CPSL alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | -0.53% | Jun 28, 2024 | CPSL vs LJUL | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.90% | Mar 31, 2025 | CPSL vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.94% | Apr 1, 2025 | CPSL vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Jan... | -1.01% | Jun 28, 2024 | CPSL vs JAJL | |
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | -1.15% | Jun 30, 2021 | CPSL vs BALT |
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Often Compared With CPSL
What investors most often compare with CPSL, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P S&P 500 Concentrated QVM ETF | S&P 500 | 76 | 9.82% | Oct 9, 2015 | CPSL vs QVMT | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 34 | 7.04% | Oct 21, 2015 | CPSL vs SPYD |
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