Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF (MATE) belongs to the Tactical Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MATE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MATE
MATE charges 0.97% annually. There are 31 ETFs in the Tactical 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 | MATE vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | 11.12M | Jan 2026 | MATE vs GDT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 189.62M | Mar 2026 | MATE vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 140.33M | Jan 2021 | MATE vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | MATE vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MATE
Among 26 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 83 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | MATE vs LEXI | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 83 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | MATE vs RHRX | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 80 | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | MATE vs TRTY | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 77 | 110.78M | May 2022 | MATE vs MOOD | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 74 | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | MATE vs TDSB |
Top Performing MATE Alternatives (YTD)
MATE is at 16.06% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.47%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 17.47% | 410.55M | Dec 2025 | MATE vs SFTX | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 17.41% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | MATE vs RHRX | |
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | 17.04% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | MATE vs AGOX | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 16.52% | — | Aug 2025 | MATE vs ASGM | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 15.11% | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | MATE vs CLSM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MATE
MATE has 22.50% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.94% | 6.61M | Sep 2025 | MATE vs LOTI | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.18% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | MATE vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.38% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | MATE vs TDSB | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | 8.79% | 38.23M | Apr 2023 | MATE vs BSR | |
| GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF | 8.83% | 34.00M | Oct 2025 | MATE vs GMOD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MATE
Among 26 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | MATE vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | MATE vs TDSB | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | MATE vs TDSC | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -5.49% | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | MATE vs TRTY | |
| Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund | -5.85% | 274.27M | Mar 2022 | MATE vs TACK |
Other ETFs from Man Group
The 3 most viewed Man Group ETFs shown here include MANI, MHY, MEMA and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $20M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Active Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | 4.80% | 20.24M | Sep 2025 | MATE vs MANI | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | — | 5.53% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | MATE vs MHY | |
| Man Active Emerging Markets Alternative ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | — | 15.22% | — | Dec 2025 | MATE vs MEMA |
Often Compared With MATE
Investors most often compare MATE with WIMA, QTAC, PLGI. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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