Goaltender ETF (GTND) 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 GTND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GTND
GTND charges 0.46% annually. There are 7 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 | GTND vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | 10.84M | Jan 2026 | GTND vs GDT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 188.15M | Mar 2026 | GTND vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 136.67M | Jan 2021 | GTND vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | GTND vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GTND
Among 33 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 | GTND vs TYLD | |
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 83 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | GTND vs LEXI | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 83 | 144.06M | Sep 2018 | GTND vs TRTY | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 83 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GTND vs RHRX | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 80 | 110.78M | May 2022 | GTND vs MOOD |
Top Performing GTND Alternatives (YTD)
Among 44 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 16.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 16.80% | 491.38M | Dec 2025 | GTND vs SFTX | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 16.50% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GTND vs RHRX | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 16.34% | — | Aug 2025 | GTND vs ASGM | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 15.29% | — | Dec 2025 | GTND vs MATE | |
| iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF | 14.87% | 7.70B | Dec 2024 | GTND vs CORO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GTND
GTND has 17.43% 1-year volatility. There are 38 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 | GTND vs TYLD | |
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.90% | 46.44M | Sep 2025 | GTND vs LOTI | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.30% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GTND vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.41% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GTND vs TDSB | |
| GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF | 8.76% | 41.00M | Oct 2025 | GTND vs GMOD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GTND
Among 33 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 | GTND vs TYLD | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GTND vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GTND vs TDSB | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | GTND vs TDSC | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -5.49% | 144.06M | Sep 2018 | GTND vs TRTY |
Often Compared With GTND
Investors most often compare GTND with TACK, AGOX, BSR. These 4 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund | Tactical Allocation | 56 | 7.75% | 274.27M | Mar 2022 | GTND vs TACK | |
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | Tactical Allocation | 28 | 14.08% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | GTND vs AGOX | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | 25 | 1.59% | 38.23M | Apr 2023 | GTND vs BSR | |
| WisdomTree International Adaptive Moving Average F... | Tactical Allocation | — | — | 68.27M | Mar 2026 | GTND vs WIMA |
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