Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF (FARX) Alternatives
Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF (FARX) belongs to the Multistrategy category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FARX. 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 FARX
FARX charges 1.00% annually. Among ETFs in the Multistrategy category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FARX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 0.25% | — | Aug 2024 | FARX vs TOAK | |
| SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 0.80% | 191.55M | Sep 2025 | FARX vs QALT | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | 0.98% | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | FARX vs RSBY | |
| iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF | 0.99% | 146.67M | Dec 2025 | FARX vs IALT | |
| Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF | 1.00% | 46.69M | Jul 2023 | FARX vs QIS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FARX
Among ETFs in the Multistrategy 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 | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 92 | — | Aug 2024 | FARX vs TOAK | |
| Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF | 71 | 33.60M | Oct 2022 | FARX vs HFND | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | 35 | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | FARX vs RSBY | |
| Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF | 1 | 46.69M | Jul 2023 | FARX vs QIS |
Top Performing FARX Alternatives (YTD)
FARX alternatives from the Multistrategy category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | 20.24% | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | FARX vs RSBY | |
| iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF | 8.91% | 146.67M | Dec 2025 | FARX vs IALT | |
| Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF | 6.03% | 33.60M | Oct 2022 | FARX vs HFND | |
| SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 2.22% | 191.55M | Sep 2025 | FARX vs QALT | |
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 0.79% | — | Aug 2024 | FARX vs TOAK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FARX
FARX alternatives from the Multistrategy category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 1.18% | — | Aug 2024 | FARX vs TOAK | |
| iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF | 7.51% | 146.67M | Dec 2025 | FARX vs IALT | |
| SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 8.18% | 191.55M | Sep 2025 | FARX vs QALT | |
| Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF | 9.21% | 33.60M | Oct 2022 | FARX vs HFND | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | 12.29% | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | FARX vs RSBY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FARX
FARX alternatives from the Multistrategy category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | -0.68% | — | Aug 2024 | FARX vs TOAK | |
| Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF | -4.94% | 33.60M | Oct 2022 | FARX vs HFND | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | -7.95% | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | FARX vs RSBY | |
| Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF | -49.40% | 46.69M | Jul 2023 | FARX vs QIS |
Other ETFs from Frontier
Most popular Frontier ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 57 | 2.35% | 67.45M | Dec 2024 | FARX vs FLCE | |
| Frontier Asset Global Small Cap Equity ETF | Global Equities, Small Cap Blend Equities | 81 | 10.20% | 60.16M | Dec 2024 | FARX vs FGSM | |
| Frontier Asset Total International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80 | 10.47% | 60.51M | Dec 2024 | FARX vs FINT | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 56 | 0.44% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | FARX vs FCBD | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | Multisector Bonds, Global Bonds | 56 | 0.58% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | FARX vs FOPC |
Often Compared With FARX
What investors most often compare with FARX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Dynamic Tactical ETF | Global Allocation | 29 | 1.68% | 68.86M | Mar 2023 | FARX vs DYTA |
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