GGM Macro Alignment ETF (GGM) 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 GGM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GGM
GGM charges 0.94% annually. There are 33 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 0.24% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | GGM vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | 10.84M | Jan 2026 | GGM vs GDT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 188.15M | Mar 2026 | GGM vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 136.67M | Jan 2021 | GGM vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | GGM vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GGM
GGM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 13 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 99 | — | Jan 2024 | GGM vs TYLD | |
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 83 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | GGM vs LEXI | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 83 | 144.06M | Sep 2018 | GGM vs TRTY | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 83 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GGM vs RHRX | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 80 | 110.78M | May 2022 | GGM vs MOOD |
Top Performing GGM Alternatives (YTD)
GGM is at 12.27% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 16.80% | 491.38M | Dec 2025 | GGM vs SFTX | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 16.50% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GGM vs RHRX | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 16.34% | — | Aug 2025 | GGM vs ASGM | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 15.29% | — | Dec 2025 | GGM vs MATE | |
| iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF | 14.87% | 7.70B | Dec 2024 | GGM vs CORO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GGM
GGM has 11.98% 1-year volatility. There are 16 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 0.74% | — | Jan 2024 | GGM vs TYLD | |
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.90% | 46.44M | Sep 2025 | GGM vs LOTI | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.30% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GGM vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.41% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GGM vs TDSB | |
| GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF | 8.76% | 41.00M | Oct 2025 | GGM vs GMOD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GGM
GGM has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.54%. There are 13 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | -0.18% | — | Jan 2024 | GGM vs TYLD | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GGM vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GGM vs TDSB | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | GGM vs TDSC | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -5.49% | 144.06M | Sep 2018 | GGM vs TRTY |
Often Compared With GGM
Investors most often compare GGM with BSR, TACK, WIMA. These 4 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | 25 | 1.59% | 38.23M | Apr 2023 | GGM vs BSR | |
| Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund | Tactical Allocation | 56 | 7.75% | 274.27M | Mar 2022 | GGM vs TACK | |
| WisdomTree International Adaptive Moving Average F... | Tactical Allocation | — | — | 68.27M | Mar 2026 | GGM vs WIMA | |
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | Tactical Allocation | 28 | 14.08% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | GGM vs AGOX |
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