Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF (GAA) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GAA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GAA
GAA charges 0.40% annually. There are 20 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | 138.08M | Dec 2025 | GAA vs CTAP | |
| iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 781.58M | Nov 2008 | GAA vs AOK | |
| iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.19B | Nov 2008 | GAA vs AOA | |
| iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.64B | Nov 2008 | GAA vs AOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 36.94M | Jun 2020 | GAA vs EAOA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GAA
GAA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 83. There are 6 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | 93 | 1.72B | Jun 2023 | GAA vs INCM | |
| Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF | 88 | 82.33M | Jun 2023 | GAA vs AVMA | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 87 | 125.24M | Apr 2012 | GAA vs IYLD | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 86 | 43.48M | Sep 2023 | GAA vs BAMY | |
| First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index F... | 86 | 429.28M | Aug 2012 | GAA vs MDIV |
Top Performing GAA Alternatives (YTD)
GAA is at 8.56% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.17%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Core ETF | 29.17% | 16.56M | Nov 2021 | GAA vs RULE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 19.84% | 53.61M | May 2021 | GAA vs NTSE | |
| Pacer Trendpilot International ETF | 16.68% | 181.50M | May 2019 | GAA vs PTIN | |
| Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF | 16.07% | 124.41M | Sep 2006 | GAA vs CVY | |
| Myriad Dynamic Asset Allocation ETF | 15.83% | 444.94M | Oct 2025 | GAA vs MDAA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GAA
GAA has 9.42% 1-year volatility. There are 30 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | 7.49M | Nov 2015 | GAA vs ASET | |
| Prospera Income ETF | 2.88% | 2.20M | Sep 2025 | GAA vs THRV | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.29% | 98.51M | Aug 2014 | GAA vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.32% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | GAA vs MFUL | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 4.45% | 43.48M | Sep 2023 | GAA vs BAMY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GAA
GAA has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.78%. There are 20 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Yield ETF | -2.48% | 43.48M | Sep 2023 | GAA vs BAMY | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | 98.51M | Aug 2014 | GAA vs HISF | |
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | -3.19% | 1.72B | Jun 2023 | GAA vs INCM | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.31% | 145.17M | Nov 2022 | GAA vs HIDE | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.36% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | GAA vs MFUL |
Other ETFs from Cambria
The 10 most viewed Cambria ETFs shown here include GVAL, TAIL, SYLD and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $995M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Global Value ETF | Global Equities | 90 | 20.34% | 583.80M | Mar 2014 | GAA vs GVAL | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | Equity Hedged, Options Trading | 1 | -8.57% | 146.94M | Apr 2017 | GAA vs TAIL | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 91 | 22.49% | 994.52M | May 2013 | GAA vs SYLD | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | Global Equities | 95 | 21.79% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | GAA vs FYLD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | Tactical Allocation | 87 | 10.11% | 144.13M | Sep 2018 | GAA vs TRTY | |
| Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 76 | 21.05% | 857.30M | Jul 2016 | GAA vs EYLD | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | Momentum, Tactical Allocation | 70 | 9.85% | 70.67M | Nov 2014 | GAA vs GMOM | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | Momentum, Equity Hedged | 84 | 7.74% | 108.69M | Sep 2015 | GAA vs VAMO | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | REIT | 59 | 14.70% | 67.21M | Sep 2020 | GAA vs BLDG | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | Global Allocation | 89 | 12.07% | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | GAA vs ENDW |
Often Compared With GAA
Investors most often compare GAA with EAOM, OCIO, VSMGX. These 19 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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