WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund (GDT) belongs to the Tactical Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GDT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GDT
GDT charges 0.30% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Tactical Allocation category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 0.24% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | GDT vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 189.62M | Mar 2026 | GDT vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 140.33M | Jan 2021 | GDT vs ONOF | |
| WisdomTree International Adaptive Moving Average F... | 0.42% | 68.45M | Mar 2026 | GDT vs WIMA | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | GDT vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GDT
Among 26 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 86 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GDT vs RHRX | |
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 85 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | GDT vs LEXI | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 77 | 110.78M | May 2022 | GDT vs MOOD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 77 | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | GDT vs TRTY | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 75 | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GDT vs TDSB |
Top Performing GDT Alternatives (YTD)
Among 37 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 20.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | 20.73% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | GDT vs AGOX | |
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 19.65% | 410.55M | Dec 2025 | GDT vs SFTX | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 18.45% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GDT vs RHRX | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 17.84% | — | Aug 2025 | GDT vs ASGM | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 17.80% | — | Dec 2025 | GDT vs MATE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GDT
GDT has 31.91% 1-year volatility. There are 45 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.91% | 6.61M | Sep 2025 | GDT vs LOTI | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.14% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GDT vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.38% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GDT vs TDSB | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | 8.78% | 38.23M | Apr 2023 | GDT vs BSR | |
| GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF | 8.88% | 34.00M | Oct 2025 | GDT vs GMOD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GDT
Among 26 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GDT vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GDT vs TDSB | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | GDT vs TDSC | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -5.49% | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | GDT vs TRTY | |
| Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund | -5.85% | 274.27M | Mar 2022 | GDT vs TACK |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
The 10 most viewed WisdomTree ETFs shown here include USFR, DGRW, GDE and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With GDT
Investors most often compare GDT with ESBG, RHTX, CLSM. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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