iShares Managed Futures Active ETF (ISMF) Alternatives
iShares Managed Futures Active ETF (ISMF) 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 ISMF. 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 ISMF
ISMF charges 0.80% annually. Among ETFs in the Systematic Trend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ISMF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF | 0.35% | Feb 17, 2026 | ISMF vs SDMF | |
| Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF | 0.50% | Oct 25, 2019 | ISMF vs GXDW | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.65% | Mar 19, 2025 | ISMF vs IMF | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.78% | Mar 7, 2022 | ISMF vs CTA | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 0.80% | May 15, 2024 | ISMF vs ASMF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ISMF
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 66 | Aug 30, 2023 | ISMF vs AHLT | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 44 | May 15, 2024 | ISMF vs ASMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 43 | May 28, 2024 | ISMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 25 | Mar 7, 2022 | ISMF vs CTA | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 18 | Mar 19, 2025 | ISMF vs IMF |
Top Performing ISMF Alternatives (YTD)
ISMF 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 | ISMF vs CTA | |
| Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF | 11.75% | Jul 14, 2025 | ISMF vs HFMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 10.44% | Mar 19, 2025 | ISMF vs IMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 7.52% | May 28, 2024 | ISMF vs MFUT | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 7.42% | Jun 3, 2025 | ISMF vs FFUT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ISMF
ISMF alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 11.01% | Jun 3, 2025 | ISMF vs FFUT | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 11.80% | May 15, 2024 | ISMF vs ASMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 13.21% | Mar 19, 2025 | ISMF vs IMF | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 15.17% | May 28, 2024 | ISMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 16.05% | Mar 7, 2022 | ISMF vs CTA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ISMF
ISMF alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | -5.31% | May 15, 2024 | ISMF vs ASMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | -9.39% | Aug 30, 2023 | ISMF vs AHLT | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | -9.43% | May 28, 2024 | ISMF vs MFUT | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -10.68% | Mar 7, 2022 | ISMF vs CTA | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -12.31% | Mar 19, 2025 | ISMF vs IMF |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | ISMF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | ISMF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | ISMF vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | ISMF vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | ISMF vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ISMF vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | ISMF vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | ISMF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ISMF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | ISMF vs ACWI |
Often Compared With ISMF
What investors most often compare with ISMF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 95 | 7.87% | May 8, 2019 | ISMF vs DBMF | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | ISMF vs SPY | |
| iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF | Multistrategy | — | 7.75% | Dec 9, 2025 | ISMF vs IALT | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | ISMF vs VOO | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | Global Equities | 80 | -1.30% | Feb 27, 2012 | ISMF vs SPGM |
Compare ISMF with Any Fund or Stock
Compare ISMF with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.