Defined Duration 10 ETF (DDX) Alternatives
Defined Duration 10 ETF (DDX) 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 DDX. 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 DDX
DDX charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | DDX vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | DDX vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | DDX vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | DDX vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | DDX vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DDX
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 | DDX vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 91 | Sep 27, 2023 | DDX vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 91 | Apr 5, 2012 | DDX vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 90 | Dec 9, 2014 | DDX vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 88 | May 20, 2021 | DDX vs NTSE |
Top Performing DDX Alternatives (YTD)
DDX 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 | DDX vs RAAX | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | DDX vs HIDE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.59% | May 20, 2021 | DDX vs NTSE | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 5.36% | Dec 8, 2025 | DDX vs CTAP | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.18% | Jan 3, 2022 | DDX vs UPAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DDX
DDX 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 | DDX vs ASET | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | DDX vs DWAT | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | DDX vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.75% | Nov 2, 2021 | DDX vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.29% | Nov 16, 2022 | DDX vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DDX
DDX 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 | DDX vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | DDX vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | DDX vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | DDX vs HIDE | |
| Atlas America Fund | -4.46% | Nov 19, 2024 | DDX vs USAF |
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