Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF (GAA) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GAA
GAA charges 0.41% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GAA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | GAA vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | GAA vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | GAA vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | GAA vs EAOK | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | GAA vs EAOR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GAA
Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 93 | Apr 9, 2018 | GAA vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 90 | Sep 27, 2023 | GAA vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 90 | Apr 5, 2012 | GAA vs IYLD | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 86 | May 20, 2021 | GAA vs NTSE | |
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | 83 | Jun 6, 2023 | GAA vs INCM |
Top Performing GAA Alternatives (YTD)
GAA alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 17.41% | Apr 9, 2018 | GAA vs RAAX | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.87% | May 20, 2021 | GAA vs NTSE | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.72% | Jan 3, 2022 | GAA vs UPAR | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.61% | Nov 16, 2022 | GAA vs HIDE | |
| Adaptive Core ETF | 5.57% | Nov 2, 2021 | GAA vs RULE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GAA
GAA alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | GAA vs DWAT | |
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | Nov 23, 2015 | GAA vs ASET | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | GAA vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.74% | Nov 2, 2021 | GAA vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.26% | Nov 16, 2022 | GAA vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GAA
GAA alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | Aug 13, 2014 | GAA vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | GAA vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | GAA vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | GAA vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | GAA vs DDX |
Other ETFs from Cambria
Most popular Cambria ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Global Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.95% | Mar 11, 2014 | GAA vs GVAL | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity | 14 | 1.76% | Apr 5, 2017 | GAA vs TAIL | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend, Actively Managed | 50 | 8.84% | May 14, 2013 | GAA vs SYLD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | Tactical Allocation | 89 | 6.05% | Sep 10, 2018 | GAA vs TRTY | |
| Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | Emerging Markets Equities, Actively Managed | 90 | 9.05% | Jul 14, 2016 | GAA vs EYLD | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 95 | 14.87% | Dec 3, 2013 | GAA vs FYLD | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 86 | 8.03% | Nov 4, 2014 | GAA vs GMOM | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | Equity Hedged, Actively Managed | 90 | 3.84% | Sep 8, 2015 | GAA vs VAMO | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | Actively Managed, REIT | 24 | -0.71% | Sep 24, 2020 | GAA vs BLDG | |
| Cambria Cannabis ETF | Cannabis, Actively Managed | 29 | -14.29% | Jul 25, 2019 | GAA vs TOKE |
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