Proshares Large Cap Core Plus (CSM) Alternatives
Proshares Large Cap Core Plus (CSM) belongs to the Long-Short category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CSM. 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 CSM
CSM charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the Long-Short category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CSM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | 0.45% | Jul 22, 2021 | CSM vs IDUB | |
| ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF | 0.65% | Nov 14, 2017 | CSM vs CLIX | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 0.65% | Jun 18, 2025 | CSM vs WTIP | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | 0.65% | Dec 18, 2019 | CSM vs FLSP | |
| Hedgeye Fourth Turning ETF | 0.70% | Nov 20, 2025 | CSM vs HEFT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CSM
Among ETFs in the Long-Short 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 94 | Feb 22, 2022 | CSM vs CLSE | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 92 | Jan 14, 2025 | CSM vs ORR | |
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | 84 | Feb 4, 2020 | CSM vs MARB | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 83 | Dec 31, 2014 | CSM vs EVNT | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 80 | Mar 25, 2009 | CSM vs QAI |
Top Performing CSM Alternatives (YTD)
CSM alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | 20.53% | Dec 4, 2023 | CSM vs LSEQ | |
| Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF | 15.90% | Nov 16, 2020 | CSM vs LBAY | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 12.54% | Jun 18, 2025 | CSM vs WTIP | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 8.67% | Dec 2, 2020 | CSM vs KMLM | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 6.70% | Jan 14, 2025 | CSM vs ORR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CSM
CSM alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | 5.36% | Feb 4, 2020 | CSM vs MARB | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | 6.90% | Jul 12, 2011 | CSM vs HDG | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 7.55% | Mar 25, 2009 | CSM vs QAI | |
| The Future Fund Long/Short ETF | 9.24% | Jun 20, 2023 | CSM vs FFLS | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 9.84% | Dec 2, 2020 | CSM vs KMLM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CSM
CSM alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | -2.43% | Feb 4, 2020 | CSM vs MARB | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | -4.84% | Dec 31, 2014 | CSM vs EVNT | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | -4.85% | Jul 12, 2011 | CSM vs HDG | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | -5.43% | Mar 25, 2009 | CSM vs QAI | |
| Efficient Market Portfolio Plus ETF | -5.98% | Dec 11, 2024 | CSM vs EMPB |
Other ETFs from ProShares
Most popular ProShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 50 | -20.81% | Feb 9, 2010 | CSM vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Actively Managed | 5 | -23.25% | Oct 19, 2021 | CSM vs BITO | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 57 | -13.35% | Jun 21, 2006 | CSM vs QLD | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 45 | -16.03% | Jun 23, 2009 | CSM vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 51 | -10.23% | Jun 19, 2006 | CSM vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 27 | 2.36% | Oct 9, 2013 | CSM vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 90 | -8.58% | Jan 30, 2007 | CSM vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 18.46% | Feb 9, 2010 | CSM vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Leveraged, Volatility | 5 | 45.56% | Oct 3, 2011 | CSM vs UVXY | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -47.12% | Apr 1, 2024 | CSM vs BITU |
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