Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF (DADS) belongs to the High Yield Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DADS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DADS
DADS charges 1.04% annually. There are 108 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.68B | Jul 2023 | DADS vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.41B | Jun 2012 | DADS vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | DADS vs NHYB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | 612.42M | Sep 2016 | DADS vs BBHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.54B | Dec 2016 | DADS vs HYLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DADS
Among 91 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 96 | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | DADS vs BSJQ | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 90 | 255.19M | Dec 2013 | DADS vs HYZD | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 90 | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | DADS vs LDRH | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 90 | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | DADS vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 89 | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | DADS vs BSJR |
Top Performing DADS Alternatives (YTD)
DADS is at 7.44% YTD. No ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category have higher YTD returns; the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 5.53%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 5.53% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | DADS vs MHY | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.23% | 522.28M | May 2012 | DADS vs HYEM | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 4.17% | 179.11M | May 2013 | DADS vs HYHG | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 566.14M | May 2014 | DADS vs HYGH | |
| Fidelity Sustainable High Yield ETF | 3.47% | 136.92M | Feb 2022 | DADS vs FSYD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DADS
DADS has 17.64% 1-year volatility. There are 104 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | 6.49M | Mar 2015 | DADS vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.33% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | DADS vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.47% | 637.48M | Feb 2015 | DADS vs FLRT | |
| State Street My2027 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 1.81% | 4.98M | Feb 2026 | DADS vs MYHA | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 1.94% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | DADS vs BSJR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DADS
Among 91 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.54% | 907.20M | Aug 2018 | DADS vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 499.12M | Jul 2021 | DADS vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 852.94M | Sep 2019 | DADS vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 450.96M | Mar 2022 | DADS vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 22.06M | Nov 2024 | DADS vs LDRH |
Often Compared With DADS
Investors most often compare DADS with PHYD, MYHE, GTOQ. These 20 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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