Simplify Kayne Anderson Energy and Infrastructure Credit ETF (KNRG) belongs to the Nontraditional Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KNRG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KNRG
KNRG charges 0.76% annually. There are 9 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 0.23% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | KNRG vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 0.40% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | KNRG vs DABS | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 0.45% | 1.40B | Sep 2025 | KNRG vs JFLX | |
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 0.50% | 50.83M | Dec 2024 | KNRG vs RFIX | |
| Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF | 0.55% | 36.89M | Jan 2023 | KNRG vs FTBD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KNRG
KNRG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 90. There is 1 ETF in the Nontraditional Bonds category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 97 | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | KNRG vs ILS | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 87 | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | KNRG vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 85 | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | KNRG vs DABS | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | 77 | 221.20M | Sep 2024 | KNRG vs HYBI | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | 55 | 97.11M | Feb 2023 | KNRG vs RSBT |
Top Performing KNRG Alternatives (YTD)
KNRG is at 3.06% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | 6.36% | 97.11M | Feb 2023 | KNRG vs RSBT | |
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 6.11% | 50.83M | Dec 2024 | KNRG vs RFIX | |
| FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate H... | 4.09% | 180.75M | Sep 2021 | KNRG vs RISR | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 2.92% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | KNRG vs ILS | |
| Cboe Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 2.52% | — | Feb 2023 | KNRG vs RYSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KNRG
KNRG has 3.03% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 0.00% | — | Jan 2024 | KNRG vs HYKE | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 2.46% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | KNRG vs DABS | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 2.50% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | KNRG vs ILS | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 2.63% | 1.40B | Sep 2025 | KNRG vs JFLX | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 2.69% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | KNRG vs AGZD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KNRG
KNRG has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.71%. There are 8 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | -0.55% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | KNRG vs ILS | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | -0.73% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | KNRG vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | -1.29% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | KNRG vs DABS | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | -1.43% | 221.20M | Sep 2024 | KNRG vs HYBI | |
| Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETF | -2.40% | 132.16M | Nov 2022 | KNRG vs FIAX |
Other ETFs from Simplify
The 10 most viewed Simplify ETFs shown here include SVOL, CTA, HEQT and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility | 27 | 2.12% | 538.77M | May 2021 | KNRG vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 9 | 0.33% | 1.51B | Mar 2022 | KNRG vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Equity Hedged, Options Trading, Actively Managed | 76 | 5.68% | 300.35M | Nov 2021 | KNRG vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond, Derivative Income | 95 | 2.36% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | KNRG vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency, Derivative Income | 1 | -36.84% | 25.97M | Sep 2022 | KNRG vs MAXI | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund | 6 | -0.95% | 167.19M | May 2021 | KNRG vs PFIX | |
| Simplify High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 6 | -2.68% | 387.11M | Feb 2022 | KNRG vs CDX | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend | 5 | -0.37% | 71.03M | Oct 2022 | KNRG vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 45 | 0.00% | 570.38M | Feb 2022 | KNRG vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 40 | -0.33% | 1.53B | Nov 2023 | KNRG vs MTBA |
Often Compared With KNRG
Investors most often compare KNRG with RBIL, AMAX, OBND. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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