Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF (MAPP) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MAPP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MAPP
MAPP charges 0.92% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 0.24% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | MAPP vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund | 0.26% | 485.98M | May 2021 | MAPP vs NTSI | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 0.29% | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | MAPP vs ENDW | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 0.35% | 48.45M | Feb 2025 | MAPP vs JFLI | |
| Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF | 0.39% | 395.45M | Dec 2023 | MAPP vs RSSB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAPP
MAPP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 9 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 90 | 279.11M | Jan 2023 | MAPP vs LALT | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 89 | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | MAPP vs ALTY | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 88 | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | MAPP vs FARX | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 85 | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | MAPP vs ENDW | |
| Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF | 81 | 163.81M | Jul 2023 | MAPP vs TFPN |
Top Performing MAPP Alternatives (YTD)
MAPP is at 4.79% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.50%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF | 17.50% | 163.81M | Jul 2023 | MAPP vs TFPN | |
| Astoria Real Assets ETF | 13.25% | 74.59M | Dec 2021 | MAPP vs PPI | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 10.35% | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | MAPP vs ENDW | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 9.14% | 48.45M | Feb 2025 | MAPP vs JFLI | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 8.48% | 279.11M | Jan 2023 | MAPP vs LALT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAPP
MAPP has 10.11% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.85%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.85% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | MAPP vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 7.05% | 279.11M | Jan 2023 | MAPP vs LALT | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 7.41% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | MAPP vs FARX | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 9.33% | 48.45M | Feb 2025 | MAPP vs JFLI | |
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 9.82% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | MAPP vs ELM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAPP
MAPP has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.17%. There are 3 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.99%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | -2.99% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | MAPP vs FARX | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | -3.72% | 279.11M | Jan 2023 | MAPP vs LALT | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | MAPP vs ALTY | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | -6.44% | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | MAPP vs ENDW | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | -6.67% | 48.45M | Feb 2025 | MAPP vs JFLI |
Other ETFs from Harbor
The 10 most viewed Harbor ETFs shown here include HGER, HAPI, GDIV and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | Commodities | 71 | 25.42% | 3.46B | Feb 2022 | MAPP vs HGER | |
| Harbor Corporate Culture ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 9.39% | 490.42M | Oct 2022 | MAPP vs HAPI | |
| Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 70 | 12.41% | 233.70M | Jul 2013 | MAPP vs GDIV | |
| Harbor International Compounders ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 12 | -2.08% | 473.84M | Sep 2022 | MAPP vs OSEA | |
| Harbor Health Care ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 42 | 7.43% | 43.49M | Nov 2022 | MAPP vs MEDI | |
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | 71 | 23.57% | 16.40M | Dec 2023 | MAPP vs LSEQ | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 67 | 2.38% | 149.42M | Sep 2021 | MAPP vs SIHY | |
| Harbor Long-Term Growers ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | 5.29% | 1.18B | Feb 2022 | MAPP vs WINN | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 67 | 1.23% | 33.64M | Sep 2021 | MAPP vs SIFI | |
| Harbor Human Capital Factor US Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.15% | 171.18M | Apr 2023 | MAPP vs HAPS |
Often Compared With MAPP
Investors most often compare MAPP with DYTA, EBIT, HIDE. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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