FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (DJUL) Alternatives
FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (DJUL) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DJUL. 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 DJUL
DJUL charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DJUL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | DJUL vs PHEQ | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy E... | 0.35% | Jun 18, 2022 | DJUL vs TLTW | |
| Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF | 0.49% | Jan 25, 2021 | DJUL vs ISWN | |
| iShares Large Cap Deep Buffer ETF | 0.50% | Jun 28, 2023 | DJUL vs IVVB | |
| iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 0.50% | Jun 28, 2023 | DJUL vs IVVM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DJUL
Among ETFs in the Options Trading 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | 91 | Mar 28, 2024 | DJUL vs AAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Octo... | 90 | Sep 30, 2021 | DJUL vs EOCT | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | 90 | Jan 24, 2024 | DJUL vs QFLR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | 90 | Jan 31, 2024 | DJUL vs FLJJ | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 88 | Apr 18, 2024 | DJUL vs XAPR |
Top Performing DJUL Alternatives (YTD)
DJUL alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF | 2.08% | May 28, 2020 | DJUL vs APRT | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - April | 1.89% | Mar 28, 2024 | DJUL vs APRP | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - Mar... | 1.83% | Mar 16, 2023 | DJUL vs GMAR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 1.79% | Mar 18, 2021 | DJUL vs DMAR | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 1.48% | May 28, 2020 | DJUL vs APRW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DJUL
DJUL alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | DJUL vs APRD | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | DJUL vs APRQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2023 | DJUL vs JULQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | DJUL vs HOCT | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | DJUL vs OCTQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DJUL
DJUL alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | -3.34% | Dec 29, 2023 | DJUL vs AJAN | |
| Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | -3.60% | Aug 14, 2013 | DJUL vs CAOS | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July | -3.62% | Jun 30, 2023 | DJUL vs JULJ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | -3.81% | Mar 28, 2024 | DJUL vs LAPR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | -3.86% | Jan 31, 2024 | DJUL vs FLJJ |
Other ETFs from FT Vest
Most popular FT Vest ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Gold | 74 | 0.18% | Jan 20, 2021 | DJUL vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | 59 | -0.53% | Oct 19, 2022 | DJUL vs RDVI | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.85% | Jan 20, 2021 | DJUL vs BUFD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | Options Trading | 68 | -2.39% | Sep 17, 2020 | DJUL vs FSEP | |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 81 | -1.45% | Jun 15, 2022 | DJUL vs BUFQ | |
| FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | Technology Equities | 17 | -12.29% | Mar 19, 2024 | DJUL vs FDND | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | Defined Outcome | 85 | -1.80% | Dec 18, 2020 | DJUL vs DDEC | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | Defined Outcome | 73 | -1.36% | Feb 21, 2020 | DJUL vs FFEB | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | 60 | 6.85% | Apr 26, 2023 | DJUL vs DOGG | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | Defined Outcome | 86 | -1.91% | Nov 15, 2019 | DJUL vs DNOV |
Often Compared With DJUL
What investors most often compare with DJUL, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 84 | -1.00% | Aug 7, 2018 | DJUL vs PJUL | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - March | Options Trading | 76 | -0.59% | Feb 29, 2024 | DJUL vs PBMR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - ... | Options Trading | 66 | 0.92% | Aug 17, 2023 | DJUL vs SAUG | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | Options Trading | 77 | 1.40% | Mar 16, 2023 | DJUL vs XMAR | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - January | Options Trading | 73 | -1.47% | Dec 29, 2023 | DJUL vs PBJA | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October | Options Trading | — | — | Sep 30, 2021 | DJUL vs XDOC | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - April | Options Trading | 84 | 1.48% | Mar 28, 2024 | DJUL vs PBAP |
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