VanEck Alternative Asset Manager ETF (GPZ) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GPZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GPZ
GPZ charges 0.40% annually. There are 14 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.21B | Oct 2013 | GPZ vs FNCL | |
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 49.47B | Dec 1998 | GPZ vs XLF | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | 13.70B | Jan 2004 | GPZ vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | 50.20M | May 2022 | GPZ vs GABF | |
| Portfolio Building Block European Banks Index ETF | 0.13% | 22.30M | Nov 2025 | GPZ vs PBEU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GPZ
Among 36 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 68.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 68 | 26.29M | Dec 2023 | GPZ vs GSIB | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 45 | 5.32B | Nov 2011 | GPZ vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 33 | 51.11M | Nov 2011 | GPZ vs FDIQ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 32 | 3.64B | Jan 2010 | GPZ vs EUFN | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF | 30 | 286.76M | Sep 2016 | GPZ vs FTXO |
Top Performing GPZ Alternatives (YTD)
GPZ is at -19.37% YTD. There are 42 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 9.75%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 9.75% | 26.29M | Dec 2023 | GPZ vs GSIB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 9.72% | 51.11M | Nov 2011 | GPZ vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 8.16% | 77.97M | Jun 2009 | GPZ vs QABA | |
| Portfolio Building Block European Banks Index ETF | 6.67% | 22.30M | Nov 2025 | GPZ vs PBEU | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 5.35% | 3.91B | Jun 2006 | GPZ vs KRE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GPZ
GPZ has 27.33% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 7.78% | 6.34M | Jul 2022 | GPZ vs SPCZ | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 13.67% | 542.62M | Nov 2001 | GPZ vs IXG | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 13.84% | 70.21M | Sep 2020 | GPZ vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Financials ETF | 14.34% | 3.50B | May 2000 | GPZ vs IYF | |
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 14.41% | 49.47B | Dec 1998 | GPZ vs XLF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GPZ
Among 36 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.82% | 6.34M | Jul 2022 | GPZ vs SPCZ | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -7.62% | 359.47M | May 2006 | GPZ vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -9.56% | 242.19M | Dec 2010 | GPZ vs KBWP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -9.91% | 24.48M | Apr 2010 | GPZ vs PSCF | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | -11.13% | 51.11M | Nov 2011 | GPZ vs FDIQ |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 77.13% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | GPZ vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -0.90% | 27.13B | May 2006 | GPZ vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 25 | 6.14% | 4.87B | Aug 2007 | GPZ vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 35 | -2.55% | 8.65B | Nov 2009 | GPZ vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -0.94% | 11.84B | Apr 2012 | GPZ vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 78.44% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | GPZ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 87 | 33.01% | 3.01B | Oct 2010 | GPZ vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -8.99% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | GPZ vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.27% | 1.22B | Jan 2024 | GPZ vs HODL | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 99 | 1.91% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | GPZ vs FLTR |
Often Compared With GPZ
Investors most often compare GPZ with PSP, RAAX, CEF. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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