SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF (GAL) Alternatives
SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF (GAL) 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 GAL. 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 GAL
GAL charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GAL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | GAL vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | GAL vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | GAL vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | GAL vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | GAL vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GAL
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 | GAL vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 90 | Sep 27, 2023 | GAL vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 90 | Apr 5, 2012 | GAL vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 89 | Dec 9, 2014 | GAL vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 86 | May 20, 2021 | GAL vs NTSE |
Top Performing GAL Alternatives (YTD)
GAL 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 | GAL vs RAAX | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.87% | May 20, 2021 | GAL vs NTSE | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.72% | Jan 3, 2022 | GAL vs UPAR | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.61% | Nov 16, 2022 | GAL vs HIDE | |
| Pacer Trendpilot International ETF | 5.38% | May 2, 2019 | GAL vs PTIN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GAL
GAL alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | Nov 23, 2015 | GAL vs ASET | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | GAL vs DWAT | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | GAL vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.75% | Nov 2, 2021 | GAL vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.26% | Nov 16, 2022 | GAL vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GAL
GAL 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 | GAL vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | GAL vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | GAL vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | GAL vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | GAL vs DDX |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | GAL vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 85 | 10.47% | Nov 18, 2004 | GAL vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 65 | -6.18% | Dec 16, 1998 | GAL vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.91% | Sep 25, 2000 | GAL vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 25 | 5.92% | Oct 21, 2015 | GAL vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 86 | 10.46% | Jun 25, 2018 | GAL vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 58 | 32.76% | Dec 16, 1998 | GAL vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 66 | 8.77% | Dec 16, 1998 | GAL vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.88% | May 25, 2007 | GAL vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -2.78% | Jan 14, 1998 | GAL vs DIA |
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