Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF (KRUZ) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KRUZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KRUZ
KRUZ charges 0.83% annually. There are 217 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.95B | Jun 2016 | KRUZ vs USPX | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | KRUZ vs ITOT | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.61B | Oct 2000 | KRUZ vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | KRUZ vs SCHB | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | KRUZ vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KRUZ
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 94 | — | May 2024 | KRUZ vs RSSY | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 92 | 860.84M | Sep 2018 | KRUZ vs IUS | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 87 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | KRUZ vs EBI | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 87 | 354.49M | May 2020 | KRUZ vs DMAY | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 86 | 6.04B | Oct 2023 | KRUZ vs BLCR |
Top Performing KRUZ Alternatives (YTD)
Among 246 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 46.91%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 46.91% | 20.80M | Nov 2023 | KRUZ vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 45.35% | — | Sep 2024 | KRUZ vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 33.31% | — | May 2024 | KRUZ vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 32.24% | 194.17M | Jun 2025 | KRUZ vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 30.30% | 26.66B | Apr 2013 | KRUZ vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KRUZ
Among 253 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 2.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.36% | — | Jun 2025 | KRUZ vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 3.97% | — | Jun 2025 | KRUZ vs BUFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.20% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | KRUZ vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 4.73% | 354.49M | May 2020 | KRUZ vs DMAY | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.98% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | KRUZ vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KRUZ
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | KRUZ vs UJUN | |
| Calvert US Select Equity ETF | -3.08% | 25.16M | Jan 2023 | KRUZ vs CVSE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | KRUZ vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 354.49M | May 2020 | KRUZ vs DMAY | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -3.44% | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | KRUZ vs DFND |
Other ETFs from Subversive
The 1 most viewed Subversive ETFs shown here include NANC and span 1 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $266M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 55 | 10.06% | 265.74M | Feb 2023 | KRUZ vs NANC |
Often Compared With KRUZ
Investors most often compare KRUZ with SPY, VOO, SPYG. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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