iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ) belongs to the Equity Hedged category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MAXJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MAXJ
MAXJ charges 0.50% annually. There are 9 ETFs in the Equity Hedged category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF | 0.25% | 3.33M | Aug 2021 | MAXJ vs XCLR | |
| Global X S&P 500 Tail Risk ETF | 0.25% | 4.87M | Aug 2021 | MAXJ vs XTR | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Downside Hedged ETF | 0.39% | 74.50M | Dec 2012 | MAXJ vs PHDG | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | 0.43% | 300.35M | Nov 2021 | MAXJ vs HEQT | |
| Invesco QQQ Hedged Advantage ETF | 0.45% | — | May 2025 | MAXJ vs QQHG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAXJ
MAXJ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 94. No ETFs in the Equity Hedged category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraneshares Hedgeye Hedged Equity Index ETF | 90 | 118.15M | Jul 2024 | MAXJ vs KSPY | |
| State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem... | 87 | 84.34M | Sep 2024 | MAXJ vs HECO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Managed Floor ETF | 85 | 89.46M | Sep 2024 | MAXJ vs RFLR | |
| MC Trio Equity Buffered ETF | 80 | — | Mar 2025 | MAXJ vs TRIO | |
| Invesco QQQ Hedged Advantage ETF | 78 | — | May 2025 | MAXJ vs QQHG |
Top Performing MAXJ Alternatives (YTD)
MAXJ is at 3.50% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Equity Hedged category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 63.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem... | 63.35% | 84.34M | Sep 2024 | MAXJ vs HECO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Managed Floor ETF | 14.16% | 89.46M | Sep 2024 | MAXJ vs RFLR | |
| Horizon NASDAQ-100 Defined Risk ETF | 11.09% | 79.22M | Jul 2025 | MAXJ vs QGRD | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Downside Hedged ETF | 10.72% | 74.50M | Dec 2012 | MAXJ vs PHDG | |
| Invesco QQQ Hedged Advantage ETF | 9.31% | — | May 2025 | MAXJ vs QQHG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAXJ
MAXJ has 2.32% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Equity Hedged category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 5.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrueShares Equity Hedge ETF | 5.19% | 14.52M | Jan 2026 | MAXJ vs ONEH | |
| Equable Shares Hedged Equity ETF | 5.77% | 301.01M | May 2019 | MAXJ vs HEDG | |
| MC Trio Equity Buffered ETF | 6.22% | — | Mar 2025 | MAXJ vs TRIO | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | 6.71% | 300.35M | Nov 2021 | MAXJ vs HEQT | |
| Swan Hedged Equity US Large Cap ETF | 7.55% | 584.47M | Dec 2020 | MAXJ vs HEGD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAXJ
MAXJ has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.70%. No ETFs in the Equity Hedged category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Hedged Equity US Large Cap ETF | -4.39% | 584.47M | Dec 2020 | MAXJ vs HEGD | |
| Kraneshares Hedgeye Hedged Equity Index ETF | -4.46% | 118.15M | Jul 2024 | MAXJ vs KSPY | |
| MC Trio Equity Buffered ETF | -4.47% | — | Mar 2025 | MAXJ vs TRIO | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | -5.09% | 300.35M | Nov 2021 | MAXJ vs HEQT | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | -5.55% | 106.10M | Sep 2015 | MAXJ vs VAMO |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | MAXJ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | MAXJ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.03% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | MAXJ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | MAXJ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | MAXJ vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | MAXJ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | MAXJ vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | MAXJ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | MAXJ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | MAXJ vs ACWI |
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Investors most often compare MAXJ with JPST, TJUL, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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