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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IMF
IMF charges 0.65% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF | 0.35% | 36.00M | Feb 2026 | IMF vs SDMF | |
| Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF | 0.50% | 6.00M | Oct 2019 | IMF vs GXDW | |
| JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF | 0.59% | 33.36M | May 2026 | IMF vs JPFP | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 0.65% | 243.46M | Jan 2011 | IMF vs WTMF | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.78% | 1.56B | Mar 2022 | IMF vs CTA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IMF
IMF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 87. There are 5 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 | IMF vs ISMF | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 90 | 1.89B | May 2019 | IMF vs DBMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 88 | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | IMF vs FFUT | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 88 | 133.25M | Aug 2023 | IMF vs AHLT | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 87 | 243.46M | Jan 2011 | IMF vs WTMF |
Top Performing IMF Alternatives (YTD)
IMF is at 13.08% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 17.76% | — | May 2024 | IMF vs MFUT | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | 14.96% | 482.02M | Sep 2023 | IMF vs RSST | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 13.58% | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | IMF vs FFUT | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 12.95% | 419.76M | Dec 2020 | IMF vs KMLM | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 11.19% | 1.89B | May 2019 | IMF vs DBMF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IMF
IMF has 10.65% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Trend-Following Fixed Income ETF | 7.78% | 36.02M | Feb 2026 | IMF vs TFFI | |
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 8.10% | — | Mar 2025 | IMF vs ISMF | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 9.13% | 243.46M | Jan 2011 | IMF vs WTMF | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 9.56% | 257.60M | Aug 2013 | IMF vs FMF | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 11.49% | 29.42M | May 2024 | IMF vs ASMF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IMF
IMF has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.54%. There are 3 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 | IMF vs ISMF | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -4.04% | 243.46M | Jan 2011 | IMF vs WTMF | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -4.51% | 257.60M | Aug 2013 | IMF vs FMF | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | -5.02% | 29.42M | May 2024 | IMF vs ASMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -5.59% | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | IMF vs FFUT |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $453B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 49 | 12.26% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | IMF vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 46 | 21.07% | 21.05B | Oct 2015 | IMF vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 49 | 12.29% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | IMF vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 73 | 13.16% | 96.96B | Apr 2003 | IMF vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 59.97% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | IMF vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | Quality Factor, S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 13.51% | 19.45B | Dec 2005 | IMF vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 35 | 2.89% | 10.56B | May 2005 | IMF vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Low Volatility | 53 | 12.28% | 4.04B | Oct 2012 | IMF vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 11.79% | 7.18B | Mar 2005 | IMF vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 55 | 10.66% | 4.08B | Feb 2012 | IMF vs IDMO |
Often Compared With IMF
Investors most often compare IMF with HFMF, TSCM, HFSP. These 20 comparison targets span 22 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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