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 20 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 57.61B | Dec 1998 | GPZ vs XLF | |
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.23B | Oct 2013 | GPZ vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.09% | 13.90B | Jan 2004 | GPZ vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | 50.20M | May 2022 | GPZ vs GABF | |
| VanEck Financials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 593.86K | Apr 2026 | GPZ vs TRUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GPZ
GPZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 6. There are 34 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings plc ADRhedged ETF | 95 | 5.04M | Oct 2024 | GPZ vs HSBH | |
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 91 | 48.36M | Dec 2023 | GPZ vs GSIB | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 77 | 4.20B | Jan 2010 | GPZ vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 72 | 6.70B | Nov 2011 | GPZ vs KBWB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 71 | 27.49M | Apr 2010 | GPZ vs PSCF |
Top Performing GPZ Alternatives (YTD)
GPZ is at -10.76% YTD. There are 42 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings plc ADRhedged ETF | 40.22% | 5.04M | Oct 2024 | GPZ vs HSBH | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 24.53% | 93.23M | Jun 2009 | GPZ vs QABA | |
| Portfolio Building Block European Banks Index ETF | 23.70% | 438.81M | Nov 2025 | GPZ vs PBEU | |
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 23.08% | 48.36M | Dec 2023 | GPZ vs GSIB | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 20.29% | 4.62B | Jun 2006 | GPZ vs KRE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GPZ
GPZ has 28.06% 1-year volatility. There are 44 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 11.82% | 7.51M | Jul 2025 | GPZ vs XLFI | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 13.39% | 68.36M | Sep 2020 | GPZ vs KWT | |
| VanEck Financials TruSector ETF | 13.48% | 593.86K | Apr 2026 | GPZ vs TRUF | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 14.08% | 690.89M | Nov 2001 | GPZ vs IXG | |
| iShares U.S. Financials ETF | 14.59% | 4.43B | May 2000 | GPZ vs IYF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GPZ
GPZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -31.72%. There are 39 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -7.62% | 537.00M | May 2006 | GPZ vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -9.56% | 272.55M | Dec 2010 | GPZ vs KBWP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -9.91% | 27.49M | Apr 2010 | GPZ vs PSCF | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | -11.33% | 690.89M | Nov 2001 | GPZ vs IXG | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | 68.36M | Sep 2020 | GPZ vs KWT |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 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 | 88 | 51.46% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | GPZ vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 36 | -11.33% | 22.65B | May 2006 | GPZ vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 13 | -10.20% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | GPZ vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 38 | -13.28% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | GPZ vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | 5.78% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | GPZ vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 68 | 45.86% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | GPZ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 33 | -8.51% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | GPZ vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 5 | -4.84% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | GPZ vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.01% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | GPZ vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | GPZ vs FLTR |
Often Compared With GPZ
Investors most often compare GPZ with PSP, GDLC, CEF. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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