Scharf Global Opportunity ETF (GKAT) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GKAT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GKAT
GKAT charges 0.59% annually. There are 61 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | GKAT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | GKAT vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | GKAT vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | GKAT vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | GKAT vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GKAT
Among 92 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | GKAT vs FYLD | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 94 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | GKAT vs DIVD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | GKAT vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 93 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | GKAT vs BOAT | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 92 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | GKAT vs COPY |
Top Performing GKAT Alternatives (YTD)
GKAT is at 8.41% YTD. There are 76 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 44.78% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | GKAT vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 31.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | GKAT vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 28.50% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | GKAT vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 28.30% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | GKAT vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 25.94% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | GKAT vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GKAT
GKAT has 12.23% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.68% | 223.29M | May 2022 | GKAT vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.01% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | GKAT vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | GKAT vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.44% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | GKAT vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.75% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | GKAT vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GKAT
Among 92 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | GKAT vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | GKAT vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | GKAT vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | GKAT vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | GKAT vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Scharf Investments
The 1 most viewed Scharf Investments ETFs shown here include KAT and span 1 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $759M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scharf ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | 3.63% | 758.58M | Aug 2025 | GKAT vs KAT |
Often Compared With GKAT
Investors most often compare GKAT with WBIF, AVGV, FGD. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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