Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF (GYLD) Alternatives

Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF (GYLD) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GYLD. 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 GYLD

GYLD charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GYLD alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
CTAP	Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E...	0.10%	Dec 8, 2025	GYLD vs CTAP
EAOA	iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF	0.18%	Jun 12, 2020	GYLD vs EAOA
EAOM	iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF	0.18%	Jun 12, 2020	GYLD vs EAOM
EAOR	iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF	0.18%	Jun 12, 2020	GYLD vs EAOR
EAOK	iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF	0.18%	Jun 12, 2020	GYLD vs EAOK

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GYLD

Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio 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
RAAX	VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF	94	Apr 9, 2018	GYLD vs RAAX
BAMY	Brookstone Yield ETF	91	Sep 27, 2023	GYLD vs BAMY
IYLD	iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF	91	Apr 5, 2012	GYLD vs IYLD
GAA	Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF	90	Dec 9, 2014	GYLD vs GAA
NTSE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund	88	May 20, 2021	GYLD vs NTSE

Top Performing GYLD Alternatives (YTD)

GYLD alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
RAAX	VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF	16.55%	Apr 9, 2018	GYLD vs RAAX
HIDE	Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF	5.63%	Nov 16, 2022	GYLD vs HIDE
NTSE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund	5.59%	May 20, 2021	GYLD vs NTSE
CTAP	Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E...	5.36%	Dec 8, 2025	GYLD vs CTAP
UPAR	UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF	5.18%	Jan 3, 2022	GYLD vs UPAR

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GYLD

GYLD alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
ASET	FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund	0.00%	Nov 23, 2015	GYLD vs ASET
DWAT	Arrow DWA Tactical ETF	0.00%	Oct 1, 2014	GYLD vs DWAT
HISF	First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF	3.67%	Aug 13, 2014	GYLD vs HISF
MFUL	Mindful Conservative ETF	4.75%	Nov 2, 2021	GYLD vs MFUL
HIDE	Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF	5.29%	Nov 16, 2022	GYLD vs HIDE

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GYLD

GYLD alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
HISF	First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF	-2.90%	Aug 13, 2014	GYLD vs HISF
MKAM	MKAM ETF	-3.72%	Apr 11, 2023	GYLD vs MKAM
MFUL	Mindful Conservative ETF	-3.77%	Nov 2, 2021	GYLD vs MFUL
HIDE	Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF	-3.94%	Nov 16, 2022	GYLD vs HIDE
DDX	Defined Duration 10 ETF	-4.41%	Sep 21, 2021	GYLD vs DDX

Other ETFs from Arrow Funds

Most popular Arrow Funds ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
ARCM	Arrow Reserve Capital Management ETF	Ultrashort Bond	99	0.71%	Mar 31, 2017	GYLD vs ARCM

Often Compared With GYLD

What investors most often compare with GYLD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
QYLD	Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	72	0.02%	Dec 12, 2013	GYLD vs QYLD
RYLD	Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF	Hedge Fund	45	0.70%	Apr 17, 2019	GYLD vs RYLD
SDIV	Global X SuperDividend ETF	Global Equities, Dividend	91	6.70%	Jun 8, 2011	GYLD vs SDIV
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	GYLD vs VOO
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	MLPs	62	23.52%	Aug 7, 2013	GYLD vs MLPX
SPY	State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	64	-4.37%	Jan 22, 1993	GYLD vs SPY
XDTE	Roundhill S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	48	-3.43%	Mar 7, 2024	GYLD vs XDTE
MDIV	First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index F...	Diversified Portfolio	30	4.59%	Aug 14, 2012	GYLD vs MDIV
PFF	iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	31	-1.42%	Mar 30, 2007	GYLD vs PFF
RAA	SMI 3Fourteen REAL Asset Allocation ETF	Diversified Portfolio	76	0.63%	Feb 26, 2025	GYLD vs RAA
YYY	Amplify CEF High Income ETF	Diversified Portfolio	42	-1.10%	Jun 12, 2012	GYLD vs YYY
AOA	iShares Core Aggressive Allocation ETF	Diversified Portfolio	79	-1.19%	Nov 4, 2008	GYLD vs AOA
FDAT	Tactical Advantage ETF	Diversified Portfolio	45	0.92%	Apr 19, 2023	GYLD vs FDAT
IVVW	iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	62	-1.71%	Mar 14, 2024	GYLD vs IVVW
JEPI	JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF	Actively Managed, Dividend, Derivative Income	39	0.20%	May 20, 2020	GYLD vs JEPI
PBL	PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF	Diversified Portfolio	63	-2.98%	Dec 12, 2022	GYLD vs PBL
QVOY	Q3 All-Season Active Rotation ETF	Diversified Portfolio	80	4.39%	Dec 6, 2022	GYLD vs QVOY
RSSX	Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF	Diversified Portfolio	—	-7.94%	May 29, 2025	GYLD vs RSSX
CGBL	Capital Group Core Balanced ETF	Diversified Portfolio	67	-2.24%	Sep 26, 2023	GYLD vs CGBL
GAL	SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF	Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed	75	0.38%	Apr 25, 2012	GYLD vs GAL

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