Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW) Alternatives
Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW) belongs to the Systematic Trend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GXDW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GXDW
GXDW charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Systematic Trend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GXDW alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF | 0.35% | Feb 17, 2026 | GXDW vs SDMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.65% | Mar 19, 2025 | GXDW vs IMF | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.78% | Mar 7, 2022 | GXDW vs CTA | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 0.80% | May 15, 2024 | GXDW vs ASMF | |
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 0.80% | Mar 12, 2025 | GXDW vs ISMF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GXDW
Among ETFs in the Systematic Trend category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 86 | Mar 12, 2025 | GXDW vs ISMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 66 | Aug 30, 2023 | GXDW vs AHLT | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 44 | May 15, 2024 | GXDW vs ASMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 43 | May 28, 2024 | GXDW vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 25 | Mar 7, 2022 | GXDW vs CTA |
Top Performing GXDW Alternatives (YTD)
GXDW alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 12.39% | Mar 7, 2022 | GXDW vs CTA | |
| Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF | 11.75% | Jul 14, 2025 | GXDW vs HFMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 10.44% | Mar 19, 2025 | GXDW vs IMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 7.52% | May 28, 2024 | GXDW vs MFUT | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 7.42% | Jun 3, 2025 | GXDW vs FFUT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GXDW
GXDW alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 8.24% | Mar 12, 2025 | GXDW vs ISMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 11.01% | Jun 3, 2025 | GXDW vs FFUT | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 11.80% | May 15, 2024 | GXDW vs ASMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 13.21% | Mar 19, 2025 | GXDW vs IMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 15.17% | May 28, 2024 | GXDW vs MFUT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GXDW
GXDW alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | -4.23% | Mar 12, 2025 | GXDW vs ISMF | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | -5.31% | May 15, 2024 | GXDW vs ASMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | -9.39% | Aug 30, 2023 | GXDW vs AHLT | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | -9.43% | May 28, 2024 | GXDW vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -10.68% | Mar 7, 2022 | GXDW vs CTA |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | GXDW vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | GXDW vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | GXDW vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | GXDW vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | GXDW vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | GXDW vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | GXDW vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | GXDW vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | GXDW vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | GXDW vs DAX |
Often Compared With GXDW
What investors most often compare with GXDW, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | GXDW vs GLD | |
| iShares MSCI Korea UCITS ETF (Acc) | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 19.15% | Aug 24, 2010 | GXDW vs CSKR.L |
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