AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KNO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KNO
KNO charges 0.84% annually. There are 105 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | KNO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | KNO vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | KNO vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.53B | Jun 2024 | KNO vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 189.21M | Nov 2014 | KNO vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KNO
KNO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 32 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | KNO vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 94 | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | KNO vs FYLD | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 90 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | KNO vs BOAT | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 90 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | KNO vs DIVD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 89 | 413.75M | Jun 2023 | KNO vs AVGV |
Top Performing KNO Alternatives (YTD)
KNO is at 20.49% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 40.93% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | KNO vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 34.46% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | KNO vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 29.16% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | KNO vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.00% | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | KNO vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 20.52% | 3.07B | Mar 2023 | KNO vs FWD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KNO
KNO has 17.66% 1-year volatility. There are 89 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.70% | 223.29M | May 2022 | KNO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.02% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | KNO vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.11% | 3.26B | Oct 2011 | KNO vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.47% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | KNO vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.73% | 911.44M | Sep 2005 | KNO vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KNO
KNO has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.67%. There are 65 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | KNO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | KNO vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | KNO vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | KNO vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | KNO vs HERD |
Other ETFs from AXS
The 7 most viewed AXS ETFs shown here include SPYQ, MQQQ, NVDS and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $209M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradr 2X Long SPY Quarterly ETF | Leveraged Equities | 42 | 12.27% | — | Sep 2024 | KNO vs SPYQ | |
| Tradr 2X Long Triple Q Monthly ETF | Leveraged Equities | 34 | 14.55% | 208.76M | Aug 2024 | KNO vs MQQQ | |
| Tradr 1.25X NVDA Bear Daily ETF | Inverse Equities | 5 | -17.78% | 15.45M | Jul 2022 | KNO vs NVDS | |
| Astoria Real Assets ETF | Global Allocation | 72 | 14.81% | 74.59M | Dec 2021 | KNO vs PPI | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | Inverse Equities | 10 | -1.42% | 44.32M | Nov 2021 | KNO vs SARK | |
| Tradr 2X Long Innovation ETF | Leveraged Equities | 7 | -21.38% | 12.41M | Apr 2022 | KNO vs TARK | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | Global Equities | 39 | 17.57% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | KNO vs NXTE |
Often Compared With KNO
Investors most often compare KNO with VEGA, GVAL, UFO. These 5 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | Global Equities | 52 | 5.41% | 88.94M | Sep 2012 | KNO vs VEGA | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | Global Equities | 84 | 17.72% | 576.45M | Mar 2014 | KNO vs GVAL | |
| Procure Space ETF | Global Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 39 | 13.70% | 1.12B | Apr 2019 | KNO vs UFO | |
| SGI Enhanced Global Income ETF | Global Equities | 88 | 15.74% | 81.44M | Feb 2024 | KNO vs GINX | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | Global Equities | 88 | 19.69% | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | KNO vs COPY |
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