First Trust Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF (ESBG) Alternatives
First Trust Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF (ESBG) belongs to the Tactical Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ESBG. 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 ESBG
ESBG charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ESBG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | Jan 22, 2026 | ESBG vs GDT | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | Jan 12, 2021 | ESBG vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | Jan 12, 2024 | ESBG vs TBFG | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 0.44% | Sep 10, 2018 | ESBG vs TRTY | |
| Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF | 0.49% | May 6, 2025 | ESBG vs QQWZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESBG
Among ETFs in the Tactical Allocation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 92 | May 18, 2022 | ESBG vs MOOD | |
| THOR Index Rotation ETF | 90 | Sep 23, 2024 | ESBG vs THIR | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 89 | Sep 10, 2018 | ESBG vs TRTY | |
| iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF | 89 | Dec 3, 2024 | ESBG vs CORO | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 82 | Sep 20, 2012 | ESBG vs RHRX |
Top Performing ESBG Alternatives (YTD)
ESBG alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 6.93% | May 18, 2022 | ESBG vs MOOD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 6.05% | Sep 10, 2018 | ESBG vs TRTY | |
| SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF | 5.38% | Mar 5, 2025 | ESBG vs ALLW | |
| iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF | 5.23% | Dec 3, 2024 | ESBG vs CORO | |
| Pmv Adaptive Risk Parity ETF | 5.13% | Dec 21, 2022 | ESBG vs ARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESBG
ESBG alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 7.49% | Sep 16, 2020 | ESBG vs TDSB | |
| RiverNorth Active Income ETF | 10.47% | Aug 4, 2025 | ESBG vs CEFZ | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 10.98% | Sep 10, 2018 | ESBG vs TRTY | |
| FundX Conservative ETF | 11.97% | Jul 1, 2002 | ESBG vs XRLX | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 12.38% | Jan 12, 2024 | ESBG vs TBFG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESBG
ESBG alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -6.02% | Sep 16, 2020 | ESBG vs TDSB | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -7.52% | Sep 10, 2018 | ESBG vs TRTY | |
| SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF | -8.78% | Mar 5, 2025 | ESBG vs ALLW | |
| THOR Index Rotation ETF | -8.88% | Sep 23, 2024 | ESBG vs THIR | |
| FundX Conservative ETF | -8.91% | Jul 1, 2002 | ESBG vs XRLX |
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Often Compared With ESBG
What investors most often compare with ESBG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | Diversified Portfolio | — | 3.68% | Dec 8, 2025 | ESBG vs CTAP | |
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 95 | 8.09% | May 8, 2019 | ESBG vs DBMF |
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