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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GXDW
GXDW charges 0.50% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Systematic Trend category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF | 0.35% | 33.30M | Feb 2026 | GXDW vs SDMF | |
| JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF | 0.59% | 17.45M | May 2026 | GXDW vs JPFP | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.65% | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs IMF | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.78% | 1.51B | Mar 2022 | GXDW vs CTA | |
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 0.80% | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs ISMF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GXDW
GXDW has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 8. There are 10 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 93 | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs ISMF | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 87 | 1.89B | May 2019 | GXDW vs DBMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 78 | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs IMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 73 | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | GXDW vs FFUT | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 68 | — | May 2024 | GXDW vs MFUT |
Top Performing GXDW Alternatives (YTD)
GXDW is at 1.70% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.97%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | 16.97% | 461.37M | Sep 2023 | GXDW vs RSST | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 16.85% | — | May 2024 | GXDW vs MFUT | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 11.96% | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs IMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 11.65% | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | GXDW vs FFUT | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 11.55% | 1.89B | May 2019 | GXDW vs DBMF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GXDW
GXDW has 29.44% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 7.97% | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs ISMF | |
| Chesapeake Trend-Following Fixed Income ETF | 7.99% | 36.02M | Feb 2026 | GXDW vs TFFI | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 10.57% | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs IMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 11.39% | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | GXDW vs FFUT | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 11.54% | 318.74M | Dec 2020 | GXDW vs KMLM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GXDW
GXDW has a 1-year max drawdown of -24.65%. There are 11 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | -3.94% | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs ISMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -4.54% | — | Mar 2025 | GXDW vs IMF | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | -5.02% | 30.89M | May 2024 | GXDW vs ASMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -5.59% | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | GXDW vs FFUT | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -6.10% | 1.89B | May 2019 | GXDW vs DBMF |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 90 | 10.42% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | GXDW vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -6.76% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | GXDW vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 21.83% | 10.08B | May 2018 | GXDW vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 14 | -2.76% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | GXDW vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 63 | 10.03% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | GXDW vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 18 | -0.92% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | GXDW vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 32 | -9.44% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | GXDW vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 90 | 7.16% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | GXDW vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 83 | 35.71% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | GXDW vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 52 | 18.87% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | GXDW vs PAVE |
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Investors most often compare GXDW with GLD, CSKR.L, HFMF. These 20 comparison targets span 17 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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