KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF (KMLM) Alternatives
KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF (KMLM) 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 KMLM. 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 KMLM
KMLM charges 0.90% annually. Among ETFs in the Long-Short category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KMLM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | 0.45% | Jul 22, 2021 | KMLM vs IDUB | |
| Proshares Large Cap Core Plus | 0.45% | Jul 13, 2009 | KMLM vs CSM | |
| ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF | 0.65% | Nov 14, 2017 | KMLM vs CLIX | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 0.65% | Jun 18, 2025 | KMLM vs WTIP | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | 0.65% | Dec 18, 2019 | KMLM vs FLSP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KMLM
Among ETFs in the Long-Short 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 94 | Feb 22, 2022 | KMLM vs CLSE | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 92 | Jan 14, 2025 | KMLM vs ORR | |
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | 84 | Feb 4, 2020 | KMLM vs MARB | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 83 | Dec 31, 2014 | KMLM vs EVNT | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 80 | Mar 25, 2009 | KMLM vs QAI |
Top Performing KMLM Alternatives (YTD)
KMLM alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | 20.53% | Dec 4, 2023 | KMLM vs LSEQ | |
| Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF | 15.90% | Nov 16, 2020 | KMLM vs LBAY | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 12.54% | Jun 18, 2025 | KMLM vs WTIP | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 6.70% | Jan 14, 2025 | KMLM vs ORR | |
| Even Herd Long Short ETF | 6.23% | Apr 1, 2024 | KMLM vs EHLS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KMLM
KMLM alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | 5.36% | Feb 4, 2020 | KMLM vs MARB | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | 6.90% | Jul 12, 2011 | KMLM vs HDG | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 7.55% | Mar 25, 2009 | KMLM vs QAI | |
| The Future Fund Long/Short ETF | 9.24% | Jun 20, 2023 | KMLM vs FFLS | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 9.97% | Dec 31, 2014 | KMLM vs EVNT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KMLM
KMLM alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | -2.43% | Feb 4, 2020 | KMLM vs MARB | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | -4.84% | Dec 31, 2014 | KMLM vs EVNT | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | -4.85% | Jul 12, 2011 | KMLM vs HDG | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | -5.43% | Mar 25, 2009 | KMLM vs QAI | |
| Efficient Market Portfolio Plus ETF | -5.98% | Dec 11, 2024 | KMLM vs EMPB |
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