Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD) Alternatives
Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD) belongs to the Aerospace & Defense category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GCAD. 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 GCAD
GCAD charges 0.00% annually. Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GCAD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF | 0.35% | Feb 19, 2026 | GCAD vs XDEF | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 0.35% | Oct 10, 2024 | GCAD vs NATO | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.35% | Sep 28, 2011 | GCAD vs XAR | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.42% | May 5, 2006 | GCAD vs ITA | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 0.45% | Sep 10, 2025 | GCAD vs WDAF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GCAD
Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | GCAD vs UFO | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 95 | Feb 5, 2025 | GCAD vs KDEF | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 92 | Sep 28, 2011 | GCAD vs XAR | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 92 | Oct 26, 2005 | GCAD vs PPA | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 89 | May 5, 2006 | GCAD vs ITA |
Top Performing GCAD Alternatives (YTD)
GCAD alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 20.17% | Feb 5, 2025 | GCAD vs KDEF | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | GCAD vs UFO | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 11.28% | Sep 10, 2025 | GCAD vs WDAF | |
| REX Drone ETF | 9.89% | Oct 29, 2025 | GCAD vs DRNZ | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 7.15% | Sep 10, 2025 | GCAD vs WDGF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GCAD
GCAD alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | 20.00% | May 19, 2025 | GCAD vs IDEF | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 21.55% | Sep 10, 2025 | GCAD vs WDGF | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.64% | Oct 26, 2005 | GCAD vs PPA | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 22.63% | Oct 10, 2024 | GCAD vs NATO | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 23.28% | May 5, 2006 | GCAD vs ITA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GCAD
GCAD alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | -13.71% | Oct 26, 2005 | GCAD vs PPA | |
| U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.06% | Dec 30, 2024 | GCAD vs WAR | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -15.82% | May 5, 2006 | GCAD vs ITA | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | -15.99% | Oct 10, 2024 | GCAD vs NATO | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | -17.22% | Sep 28, 2011 | GCAD vs XAR |
Other ETFs from Gabelli
Most popular Gabelli ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | Financials Equities | 9 | -9.92% | May 9, 2022 | GCAD vs GABF | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities, ESG, Actively Managed | 85 | 4.90% | Feb 1, 2021 | GCAD vs LOPP |
Often Compared With GCAD
What investors most often compare with GCAD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | GCAD vs SHLD | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | GCAD vs XLG | |
| Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged, Aerospace & Defense | 88 | -1.16% | May 3, 2017 | GCAD vs DFEN | |
| Global X Defence Tech UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | Aerospace & Defense | 85 | 9.76% | — | GCAD vs 4MMR.DE | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 87 | 1.28% | Mar 30, 2021 | GCAD vs ARKX | |
| Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 43 | -3.30% | Oct 22, 2024 | GCAD vs EUAD | |
| Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF | Aerospace & Defense | — | 5.39% | Sep 25, 2025 | GCAD vs JEDI |
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