Leuthold Core ETF (LCR) Alternatives

Leuthold Core ETF (LCR) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LCR. 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 LCR

LCR charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LCR alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
CTAP	Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E...	0.10%	Dec 8, 2025	LCR vs CTAP
EAOA	iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF	0.18%	Jun 12, 2020	LCR vs EAOA
EAOM	iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF	0.18%	Jun 12, 2020	LCR vs EAOM
EAOR	iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF	0.18%	Jun 12, 2020	LCR vs EAOR
EAOK	iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF	0.18%	Jun 12, 2020	LCR vs EAOK

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LCR

Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio 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
RAAX	VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF	94	Apr 9, 2018	LCR vs RAAX
BAMY	Brookstone Yield ETF	91	Sep 27, 2023	LCR vs BAMY
IYLD	iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF	91	Apr 5, 2012	LCR vs IYLD
GAA	Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF	90	Dec 9, 2014	LCR vs GAA
NTSE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund	88	May 20, 2021	LCR vs NTSE

Top Performing LCR Alternatives (YTD)

LCR alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
RAAX	VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF	16.55%	Apr 9, 2018	LCR vs RAAX
HIDE	Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF	5.63%	Nov 16, 2022	LCR vs HIDE
NTSE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund	5.59%	May 20, 2021	LCR vs NTSE
CTAP	Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E...	5.36%	Dec 8, 2025	LCR vs CTAP
UPAR	UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF	5.18%	Jan 3, 2022	LCR vs UPAR

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LCR

LCR alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
ASET	FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund	0.00%	Nov 23, 2015	LCR vs ASET
DWAT	Arrow DWA Tactical ETF	0.00%	Oct 1, 2014	LCR vs DWAT
HISF	First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF	3.67%	Aug 13, 2014	LCR vs HISF
MFUL	Mindful Conservative ETF	4.75%	Nov 2, 2021	LCR vs MFUL
HIDE	Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF	5.29%	Nov 16, 2022	LCR vs HIDE

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LCR

LCR alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
HISF	First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF	-2.90%	Aug 13, 2014	LCR vs HISF
MKAM	MKAM ETF	-3.72%	Apr 11, 2023	LCR vs MKAM
MFUL	Mindful Conservative ETF	-3.77%	Nov 2, 2021	LCR vs MFUL
HIDE	Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF	-3.94%	Nov 16, 2022	LCR vs HIDE
DDX	Defined Duration 10 ETF	-4.41%	Sep 21, 2021	LCR vs DDX

Often Compared With LCR

What investors most often compare with LCR, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
ARKD	ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy...	Cryptocurrency	—	—	Nov 14, 2023	LCR vs ARKD
NTSX	WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund	Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed	60	-4.59%	Aug 2, 2018	LCR vs NTSX
SPLV	Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF	S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	13	2.97%	May 5, 2011	LCR vs SPLV
SPY	State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	64	-4.37%	Jan 22, 1993	LCR vs SPY
BIZD	VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF	Financials Equities	2	-9.73%	Feb 11, 2013	LCR vs BIZD
VTI	Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	65	-4.01%	Jun 27, 2016	LCR vs VTI
USMV	iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	15	-1.10%	Oct 18, 2011	LCR vs USMV
LCORX	Leuthold Core Investment Fund	Tactical Allocation	80	-1.25%	Nov 19, 1995	LCR vs LCORX
COMT	iShares Commodities Select Strategy ETF	Commodities, Actively Managed	89	35.81%	Oct 15, 2014	LCR vs COMT
DFAU	Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed	66	-3.36%	Nov 17, 2020	LCR vs DFAU
DFUS	Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed	66	-4.17%	Jun 14, 2021	LCR vs DFUS
FAAR	First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E...	Commodities, Actively Managed	86	24.94%	May 18, 2016	LCR vs FAAR
FLGV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Actively Managed	46	0.19%	Jun 9, 2020	LCR vs FLGV
FTSD	Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF	Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed	97	0.40%	Nov 4, 2013	LCR vs FTSD
GDMA	Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF	Hedge Fund, Actively Managed	96	5.56%	Nov 14, 2018	LCR vs GDMA
JAGG	JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	Total Bond Market	57	0.11%	Dec 12, 2018	LCR vs JAGG
LMBS	First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET...	Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed	93	0.66%	Nov 4, 2014	LCR vs LMBS
MEAR	iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF	Municipal Bonds, Actively Managed	97	0.47%	Mar 3, 2015	LCR vs MEAR
MRNY	YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF	Derivative Income, Dividend, Actively Managed	54	57.12%	Oct 23, 2023	LCR vs MRNY
PDBC	Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strate...	Commodities, Actively Managed	85	30.72%	Nov 7, 2014	LCR vs PDBC

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