Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF (IMF) Alternatives
Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF (IMF) 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 IMF. 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 IMF
IMF charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Systematic Trend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IMF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF | 0.35% | Feb 17, 2026 | IMF vs SDMF | |
| Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF | 0.50% | Oct 25, 2019 | IMF vs GXDW | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.78% | Mar 7, 2022 | IMF vs CTA | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 0.80% | May 15, 2024 | IMF vs ASMF | |
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 0.80% | Mar 12, 2025 | IMF vs ISMF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IMF
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 | IMF vs ISMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 66 | Aug 30, 2023 | IMF vs AHLT | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 44 | May 15, 2024 | IMF vs ASMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 43 | May 28, 2024 | IMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 25 | Mar 7, 2022 | IMF vs CTA |
Top Performing IMF Alternatives (YTD)
IMF 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 | IMF vs CTA | |
| Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF | 11.75% | Jul 14, 2025 | IMF vs HFMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 7.52% | May 28, 2024 | IMF vs MFUT | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 7.42% | Jun 3, 2025 | IMF vs FFUT | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 7.28% | Aug 30, 2023 | IMF vs AHLT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IMF
IMF 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 | IMF vs ISMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 11.01% | Jun 3, 2025 | IMF vs FFUT | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 11.80% | May 15, 2024 | IMF vs ASMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 15.17% | May 28, 2024 | IMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 16.05% | Mar 7, 2022 | IMF vs CTA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IMF
IMF 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 | IMF vs ISMF | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | -5.31% | May 15, 2024 | IMF vs ASMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | -9.39% | Aug 30, 2023 | IMF vs AHLT | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | -9.43% | May 28, 2024 | IMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -10.68% | Mar 7, 2022 | IMF vs CTA |
Other ETFs from Invesco
Most popular Invesco ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | IMF vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | IMF vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | -5.92% | Oct 13, 2020 | IMF vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 47 | 0.62% | Apr 24, 2003 | IMF vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | IMF vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.57% | Dec 6, 2005 | IMF vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 20 | 4.64% | Oct 18, 2012 | IMF vs SPHD | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 7.17% | Jun 11, 2021 | IMF vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 92 | 5.82% | Oct 26, 2005 | IMF vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 80 | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | IMF vs XMMO |
Often Compared With IMF
What investors most often compare with IMF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | Long-Short, Actively Managed | 46 | 8.67% | Dec 2, 2020 | IMF vs KMLM |
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