REX Drone ETF (DRNZ) belongs to the Aerospace & Defense category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DRNZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DRNZ
DRNZ charges 0.65% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.35% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | DRNZ vs XAR | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 0.35% | — | Oct 2024 | DRNZ vs NATO | |
| Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF | 0.35% | 4.28M | Feb 2026 | DRNZ vs XDEF | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.38% | 14.21B | May 2006 | DRNZ vs ITA | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 0.45% | 5.54M | Sep 2025 | DRNZ vs WDGF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DRNZ
Among 13 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 61.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 61 | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | DRNZ vs GCAD | |
| Procure Space ETF | 50 | 1.12B | Apr 2019 | DRNZ vs UFO | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 42 | 14.21B | May 2006 | DRNZ vs ITA | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 41 | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | DRNZ vs XAR | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | 39 | 717.30M | Mar 2021 | DRNZ vs ARKX |
Top Performing DRNZ Alternatives (YTD)
DRNZ is at -1.62% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 20.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 20.26% | 1.12B | Apr 2019 | DRNZ vs UFO | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 17.60% | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | DRNZ vs GCAD | |
| Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | 15.77% | 427.18M | May 2017 | DRNZ vs DFEN | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 12.99% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | DRNZ vs XAR | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | 11.04% | 717.30M | Mar 2021 | DRNZ vs ARKX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DRNZ
DRNZ has 51.18% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Solactive Whitney Future of Warfare ETF | 14.45% | 15.15M | Dec 2024 | DRNZ vs FOWF | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 20.14% | 8.26B | Oct 2005 | DRNZ vs PPA | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 20.35% | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | DRNZ vs GCAD | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 21.47% | — | Oct 2024 | DRNZ vs NATO | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.86% | 14.21B | May 2006 | DRNZ vs ITA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DRNZ
Among 13 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -10.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Solactive Whitney Future of Warfare ETF | -10.08% | 15.15M | Dec 2024 | DRNZ vs FOWF | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | -13.71% | 8.26B | Oct 2005 | DRNZ vs PPA | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.96% | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | DRNZ vs GCAD | |
| iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | -15.29% | 4.08B | May 2025 | DRNZ vs IDEF | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -15.82% | 14.21B | May 2006 | DRNZ vs ITA |
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Often Compared With DRNZ
Investors most often compare DRNZ with JEDI, ROBO, SHLD. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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