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% | 186.32M | Mar 2026 | GDT vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 137.31M | Jan 2021 | GDT vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | GDT vs TBFG | |
| WisdomTree International Adaptive Moving Average F... | 0.42% | 69.40M | Mar 2026 | GDT vs WIMA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GDT
Among 37 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 99 | — | Jan 2024 | GDT vs TYLD | |
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 86 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | GDT vs LEXI | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 86 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GDT vs RHRX | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 83 | 144.13M | Sep 2018 | GDT vs TRTY | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 78 | 110.78M | May 2022 | GDT vs MOOD |
Top Performing GDT Alternatives (YTD)
Among 46 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 21.34%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | 21.34% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | GDT vs AGOX | |
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 20.62% | 491.38M | Dec 2025 | GDT vs SFTX | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 19.64% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GDT vs RHRX | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 19.52% | — | Dec 2025 | GDT vs MATE | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 18.69% | — | Aug 2025 | GDT vs ASGM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GDT
GDT has 30.92% 1-year volatility. There are 55 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 0.73% | — | Jan 2024 | GDT vs TYLD | |
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.96% | 46.44M | Sep 2025 | GDT vs LOTI | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.41% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GDT vs TDSB | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.49% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GDT vs GMMA | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 7.24% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GDT vs BDGS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GDT
Among 37 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | -0.18% | — | Jan 2024 | GDT vs TYLD | |
| 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 | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.76% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GDT vs BDGS | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | GDT vs TDSC |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
The 10 most viewed WisdomTree ETFs shown here include USFR, DGRW, GDE and span 15 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With GDT
Investors most often compare GDT with ESBG, BSR, RHTX. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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