Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF (LSEQ) Alternatives
Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF (LSEQ) belongs to the Long-Short category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LSEQ. 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 LSEQ
LSEQ charges 1.70% annually. Among ETFs in the Long-Short category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LSEQ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Large Cap Core Plus | 0.45% | Jul 13, 2009 | LSEQ vs CSM | |
| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | 0.45% | Jul 22, 2021 | LSEQ vs IDUB | |
| ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF | 0.65% | Nov 14, 2017 | LSEQ vs CLIX | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 0.65% | Jun 18, 2025 | LSEQ vs WTIP | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | 0.65% | Dec 18, 2019 | LSEQ vs FLSP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LSEQ
Among ETFs in the Long-Short 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 94 | Feb 22, 2022 | LSEQ vs CLSE | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 92 | Jan 14, 2025 | LSEQ vs ORR | |
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | 84 | Feb 4, 2020 | LSEQ vs MARB | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | 83 | Dec 31, 2014 | LSEQ vs EVNT | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 80 | Mar 25, 2009 | LSEQ vs QAI |
Top Performing LSEQ Alternatives (YTD)
LSEQ alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF | 15.90% | Nov 16, 2020 | LSEQ vs LBAY | |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 12.54% | Jun 18, 2025 | LSEQ vs WTIP | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 8.67% | Dec 2, 2020 | LSEQ vs KMLM | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 6.70% | Jan 14, 2025 | LSEQ vs ORR | |
| Even Herd Long Short ETF | 6.23% | Apr 1, 2024 | LSEQ vs EHLS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LSEQ
LSEQ alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | 5.36% | Feb 4, 2020 | LSEQ vs MARB | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | 6.90% | Jul 12, 2011 | LSEQ vs HDG | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | 7.55% | Mar 25, 2009 | LSEQ vs QAI | |
| The Future Fund Long/Short ETF | 9.24% | Jun 20, 2023 | LSEQ vs FFLS | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 9.84% | Dec 2, 2020 | LSEQ vs KMLM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LSEQ
LSEQ alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF | -2.43% | Feb 4, 2020 | LSEQ vs MARB | |
| AltShares Event-Driven ETF | -4.84% | Dec 31, 2014 | LSEQ vs EVNT | |
| ProShares Hedge Replication | -4.85% | Jul 12, 2011 | LSEQ vs HDG | |
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | -5.43% | Mar 25, 2009 | LSEQ vs QAI | |
| Efficient Market Portfolio Plus ETF | -5.98% | Dec 11, 2024 | LSEQ vs EMPB |
Other ETFs from Harbor
Most popular Harbor ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | Commodities | 94 | 24.94% | Feb 9, 2022 | LSEQ vs HGER | |
| Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend, Actively Managed | 56 | -0.04% | Jul 26, 2013 | LSEQ vs GDIV | |
| Harbor Corporate Culture ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 61 | -3.35% | Oct 12, 2022 | LSEQ vs HAPI | |
| Harbor International Compounders ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 34 | -4.30% | Sep 6, 2022 | LSEQ vs OSEA | |
| Harbor Health Care ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 36 | -6.79% | Nov 16, 2022 | LSEQ vs MEDI | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 68 | -0.95% | Sep 14, 2021 | LSEQ vs SIHY | |
| Harbor Long-Term Growers ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | -10.86% | Feb 2, 2022 | LSEQ vs WINN | |
| Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF | Global Allocation | 77 | -0.04% | Sep 13, 2023 | LSEQ vs MAPP | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 76 | -0.51% | Sep 14, 2021 | LSEQ vs SIFI | |
| Harbor Human Capital Factor US Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 44 | -0.82% | Apr 12, 2023 | LSEQ vs HAPS |
Often Compared With LSEQ
What investors most often compare with LSEQ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited HFEQ Equity Long/Short ETF | Long-Short | — | 1.16% | Jul 14, 2025 | LSEQ vs HFEQ | |
| First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | Long-Short, Actively Managed | 68 | -0.80% | Sep 9, 2014 | LSEQ vs FTLS | |
| S&P 500 Index | 74 | -4.63% | — | LSEQ vs ^GSPC | ||
| S&P 600 | 63 | 3.10% | — | LSEQ vs ^SP600 | ||
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | LSEQ vs SPY | |
| Hedgeye Fourth Turning ETF | Long-Short | — | 5.30% | Nov 20, 2025 | LSEQ vs HEFT | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | Long-Short, Actively Managed | 55 | -3.85% | Jun 25, 2015 | LSEQ vs HTUS | |
| Changebridge Capital Long/Short Equity ETF | Long-Short, Actively Managed | 42 | 4.37% | Nov 13, 2020 | LSEQ vs CBLS | |
| AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | Long-Short | 1 | -2.99% | Sep 13, 2011 | LSEQ vs BTAL | |
| Rareview Systematic Equity ETF | Long-Short | 48 | -4.66% | Jan 20, 2022 | LSEQ vs RSEE | |
| Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF | Long-Short | — | — | Jun 13, 2023 | LSEQ vs EQLS | |
| Neos Long/Short Equity Income ETF | Long-Short | — | -9.90% | Dec 9, 2025 | LSEQ vs NLSI |
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