iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MAXJ
MAXJ charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Equity Hedged category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MAXJ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X S&P 500 Tail Risk ETF | 0.25% | Aug 25, 2021 | MAXJ vs XTR | |
| Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF | 0.25% | Aug 25, 2021 | MAXJ vs XCLR | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Downside Hedged ETF | 0.39% | Dec 6, 2012 | MAXJ vs PHDG | |
| Invesco QQQ Hedged Advantage ETF | 0.45% | May 5, 2025 | MAXJ vs QQHG | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | MAXJ vs FHEQ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAXJ
Among ETFs in the Equity Hedged 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | 92 | Sep 8, 2015 | MAXJ vs VAMO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Managed Floor ETF | 89 | Sep 17, 2024 | MAXJ vs RFLR | |
| Swan Hedged Equity US Large Cap ETF | 88 | Dec 22, 2020 | MAXJ vs HEGD | |
| LHA Market State Tactical Beta ETF | 82 | Sep 29, 2020 | MAXJ vs MSTB | |
| Overlay Shares Hedged Large Cap Equity ETF | 81 | Jan 14, 2021 | MAXJ vs OVLH |
Top Performing MAXJ Alternatives (YTD)
MAXJ alternatives from the Equity Hedged category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | 4.13% | Sep 8, 2015 | MAXJ vs VAMO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Managed Floor ETF | 2.14% | Sep 17, 2024 | MAXJ vs RFLR | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Downside Hedged ETF | 1.32% | Dec 6, 2012 | MAXJ vs PHDG | |
| JPMorgan International Hedged Equity Laddered Over... | 0.69% | Mar 15, 2019 | MAXJ vs HOLA | |
| Kraneshares Hedgeye Hedged Equity Index ETF | -0.11% | Jul 15, 2024 | MAXJ vs KSPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAXJ
MAXJ alternatives from the Equity Hedged category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Hedged Equity US Large Cap ETF | 7.99% | Dec 22, 2020 | MAXJ vs HEGD | |
| JPMorgan International Hedged Equity Laddered Over... | 9.31% | Mar 15, 2019 | MAXJ vs HOLA | |
| Invesco QQQ Hedged Advantage ETF | 9.59% | May 5, 2025 | MAXJ vs QQHG | |
| Overlay Shares Hedged Large Cap Equity ETF | 10.42% | Jan 14, 2021 | MAXJ vs OVLH | |
| Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF | 10.52% | Aug 25, 2021 | MAXJ vs XCLR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAXJ
MAXJ alternatives from the Equity Hedged category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Hedged Equity US Large Cap ETF | -4.39% | Dec 22, 2020 | MAXJ vs HEGD | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | -5.55% | Sep 8, 2015 | MAXJ vs VAMO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Managed Floor ETF | -5.79% | Sep 17, 2024 | MAXJ vs RFLR | |
| Overlay Shares Hedged Large Cap Equity ETF | -6.36% | Jan 14, 2021 | MAXJ vs OVLH | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF | -7.77% | Apr 9, 2024 | MAXJ vs FHEQ |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | MAXJ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | MAXJ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | MAXJ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | MAXJ vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | MAXJ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | MAXJ vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | MAXJ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | MAXJ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | MAXJ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | MAXJ vs ACWI |
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