Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF (JEDI) Alternatives
Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF (JEDI) belongs to the Aerospace & Defense category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JEDI. 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 JEDI
JEDI charges 0.69% annually. Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JEDI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 0.35% | Oct 10, 2024 | JEDI vs NATO | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.35% | Sep 28, 2011 | JEDI vs XAR | |
| Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF | 0.35% | Feb 19, 2026 | JEDI vs XDEF | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.42% | May 5, 2006 | JEDI vs ITA | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 0.45% | Sep 10, 2025 | JEDI vs WDAF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JEDI
Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | JEDI vs UFO | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 95 | Feb 5, 2025 | JEDI vs KDEF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 94 | Jan 3, 2023 | JEDI vs GCAD | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 92 | Sep 28, 2011 | JEDI vs XAR | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 92 | Oct 26, 2005 | JEDI vs PPA |
Top Performing JEDI Alternatives (YTD)
JEDI alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 20.17% | Feb 5, 2025 | JEDI vs KDEF | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | JEDI vs UFO | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 11.28% | Sep 10, 2025 | JEDI vs WDAF | |
| REX Drone ETF | 9.89% | Oct 29, 2025 | JEDI vs DRNZ | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 7.15% | Sep 10, 2025 | JEDI vs WDGF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JEDI
JEDI alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | 20.00% | May 19, 2025 | JEDI vs IDEF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.51% | Jan 3, 2023 | JEDI vs GCAD | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 21.55% | Sep 10, 2025 | JEDI vs WDGF | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.64% | Oct 26, 2005 | JEDI vs PPA | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 22.63% | Oct 10, 2024 | JEDI vs NATO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JEDI
JEDI alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | -13.71% | Oct 26, 2005 | JEDI vs PPA | |
| U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.06% | Dec 30, 2024 | JEDI vs WAR | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.96% | Jan 3, 2023 | JEDI vs GCAD | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -15.82% | May 5, 2006 | JEDI vs ITA | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | -15.99% | Oct 10, 2024 | JEDI vs NATO |
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