ProShares Hedge Replication (HDG) belongs to the Long-Short category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HDG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HDG
HDG charges 0.95% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Long-Short category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.40%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Flexible Equity Active ETF | 0.40% | 741.53M | May 2026 | HDG vs BFLX | |
| Proshares Large Cap Core Plus | 0.45% | 518.36M | Jul 2009 | HDG vs CSM | |
| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | 0.45% | 372.15M | Jul 2021 | HDG vs IDUB | |
| Arin Tactical Tail Risk ETF | 0.63% | — | Oct 2025 | HDG vs ATTR | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | 0.65% | 946.37M | Dec 2019 | HDG vs FLSP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HDG
HDG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 74. There are 4 ETFs in the Long-Short category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | HDG vs CLSE | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | 82 | 946.37M | Dec 2019 | HDG vs FLSP | |
| NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 77 | 762.37M | Mar 2009 | HDG vs QAI | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | 75 | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | HDG vs HTUS | |
| First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | 73 | 2.45B | Sep 2014 | HDG vs FTLS |
Top Performing HDG Alternatives (YTD)
HDG is at 6.42% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Long-Short category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.64%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 23.64% | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | HDG vs CLSE | |
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | 22.96% | 16.40M | Dec 2023 | HDG vs LSEQ | |
| Changebridge Capital Long/Short Equity ETF | 16.34% | 60.15M | Nov 2020 | HDG vs CBLS | |
| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | 14.33% | 372.15M | Jul 2021 | HDG vs IDUB | |
| Efficient Market Portfolio Plus ETF | 13.08% | — | Dec 2024 | HDG vs EMPB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HDG
HDG has 6.34% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Long-Short category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.21%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arin Tactical Tail Risk ETF | 3.21% | — | Oct 2025 | HDG vs ATTR | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral ETF | 6.59% | 82.10M | Sep 2025 | HDG vs MKTN | |
| NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 6.74% | 762.37M | Mar 2009 | HDG vs QAI | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 7.57% | 8.62M | Dec 2014 | HDG vs EVNT | |
| First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | 8.36% | 2.45B | Sep 2014 | HDG vs FTLS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HDG
HDG has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.97%. There are 3 ETFs in the Long-Short category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | -3.35% | 8.62M | Dec 2014 | HDG vs EVNT | |
| NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | -3.71% | 762.37M | Mar 2009 | HDG vs QAI | |
| First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | -3.79% | 2.45B | Sep 2014 | HDG vs FTLS | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | -4.03% | 946.37M | Dec 2019 | HDG vs FLSP | |
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | -4.85% | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | HDG vs CLSE |
Other ETFs from ProShares
The 10 most viewed ProShares ETFs shown here include TQQQ, QLD, BITO and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $37B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 41 | 34.71% | 37.04B | Feb 2010 | HDG vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 44 | 25.90% | 14.15B | Jun 2006 | HDG vs QLD | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -27.77% | 1.45B | Oct 2021 | HDG vs BITO | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 51 | 24.61% | 5.47B | Jun 2009 | HDG vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 54 | 17.80% | 8.13B | Jun 2006 | HDG vs SSO | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 60 | 63.25% | 2.97B | Jan 2007 | HDG vs USD | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 40 | 11.29% | 11.63B | Oct 2013 | HDG vs NOBL | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Inverse Equities, Nasdaq-100 | 1 | -38.86% | 2.09B | Feb 2010 | HDG vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income, Dividend | 48 | 12.64% | 410.75M | Mar 2024 | HDG vs IQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | 1 | -34.93% | 216.19M | Oct 2011 | HDG vs UVXY |
Often Compared With HDG
Investors most often compare HDG with SPY, MNA, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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