Formidable Fortress ETF (KONG) belongs to the Volatility Hedged Equity category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KONG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KONG
KONG charges 0.89% annually. There are 19 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.11B | Feb 2013 | KONG vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | KONG vs SMLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | 385.05M | Dec 2015 | KONG vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | KONG vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF | 0.25% | 717.07M | Feb 2013 | KONG vs XMLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KONG
KONG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 14. There are 20 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 93 | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | KONG vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 90 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | KONG vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 85 | 156.24M | Jun 2017 | KONG vs VSMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 63 | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | KONG vs SMLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 59 | 488.90M | May 2020 | KONG vs SIXH |
Top Performing KONG Alternatives (YTD)
KONG is at -0.43% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 19.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 19.12% | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | KONG vs SMLV | |
| FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility... | 14.69% | 17.32M | Jul 2019 | KONG vs QLVE | |
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 13.85% | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | KONG vs DVQQ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF | 12.97% | 236.49M | Feb 2013 | KONG vs XSLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 12.17% | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | KONG vs LVHI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KONG
KONG has 10.89% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.60% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | KONG vs QLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.67% | 488.90M | May 2020 | KONG vs SIXH | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.30% | 157.08M | Jan 2020 | KONG vs EJAN | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.45% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | KONG vs FLLV | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 8.48% | 148.09M | Apr 2017 | KONG vs TAIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KONG
KONG has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.54%. There are 16 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | -4.36% | 488.90M | May 2020 | KONG vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | KONG vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 156.24M | Jun 2017 | KONG vs VSMV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | -6.08% | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | KONG vs LVHI | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | -6.19% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | KONG vs QLV |
Often Compared With KONG
Investors most often compare KONG with BUZZ, GDE, EELV. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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