The Future Fund Long/Short ETF (FFLS) Alternatives
The Future Fund Long/Short ETF (FFLS) belongs to the Long-Short category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FFLS. 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 FFLS
FFLS charges 1.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Long-Short category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FFLS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | 0.45% | Jul 22, 2021 | FFLS vs IDUB | |
| Proshares Large Cap Core Plus | 0.45% | Jul 13, 2009 | FFLS vs CSM | |
| ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF | 0.65% | Nov 14, 2017 | FFLS vs CLIX | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 0.65% | Jun 18, 2025 | FFLS vs WTIP | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | 0.65% | Dec 18, 2019 | FFLS vs FLSP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FFLS
Among ETFs in the Long-Short 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 94 | Feb 22, 2022 | FFLS vs CLSE | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 92 | Jan 14, 2025 | FFLS vs ORR | |
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | 84 | Feb 4, 2020 | FFLS vs MARB | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 83 | Dec 31, 2014 | FFLS vs EVNT | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 80 | Mar 25, 2009 | FFLS vs QAI |
Top Performing FFLS Alternatives (YTD)
FFLS alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | 20.53% | Dec 4, 2023 | FFLS vs LSEQ | |
| Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF | 15.90% | Nov 16, 2020 | FFLS vs LBAY | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 12.54% | Jun 18, 2025 | FFLS vs WTIP | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 8.67% | Dec 2, 2020 | FFLS vs KMLM | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 6.70% | Jan 14, 2025 | FFLS vs ORR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FFLS
FFLS alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | 5.36% | Feb 4, 2020 | FFLS vs MARB | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | 6.90% | Jul 12, 2011 | FFLS vs HDG | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 7.55% | Mar 25, 2009 | FFLS vs QAI | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 9.84% | Dec 2, 2020 | FFLS vs KMLM | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 9.97% | Dec 31, 2014 | FFLS vs EVNT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FFLS
FFLS alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | -2.43% | Feb 4, 2020 | FFLS vs MARB | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | -4.84% | Dec 31, 2014 | FFLS vs EVNT | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | -4.85% | Jul 12, 2011 | FFLS vs HDG | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | -5.43% | Mar 25, 2009 | FFLS vs QAI | |
| Efficient Market Portfolio Plus ETF | -5.98% | Dec 11, 2024 | FFLS vs EMPB |
Other ETFs from The Future Fund
Most popular The Future Fund ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Future Fund Active ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 56 | -4.12% | Aug 23, 2021 | FFLS vs FFND |
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