Myriad Dynamic Asset Allocation ETF (MDAA) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MDAA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MDAA
MDAA charges 0.97% annually. There are 51 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | 167.39M | Dec 2025 | MDAA vs CTAP | |
| iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 809.63M | Nov 2008 | MDAA vs AOK | |
| iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.21B | Nov 2008 | MDAA vs AOA | |
| iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.67B | Nov 2008 | MDAA vs AOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 8.57M | Jun 2020 | MDAA vs EAOM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MDAA
Among 66 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | 87 | 1.65B | Jun 2023 | MDAA vs INCM | |
| Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF | 82 | 76.06M | Jun 2023 | MDAA vs AVMA | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 80 | 44.82M | Sep 2023 | MDAA vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 79 | 124.92M | Apr 2012 | MDAA vs IYLD | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 76 | 55.78M | May 2021 | MDAA vs NTSE |
Top Performing MDAA Alternatives (YTD)
MDAA is at 17.11% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.41%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Core ETF | 39.41% | 16.56M | Nov 2021 | MDAA vs RULE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 25.29% | 55.78M | May 2021 | MDAA vs NTSE | |
| STF Tactical Growth ETF | 18.05% | 41.36M | May 2022 | MDAA vs TUG | |
| STF Tactical Growth & Income ETF | 17.85% | 76.94M | May 2022 | MDAA vs TUGN | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 17.55% | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | MDAA vs CLSM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MDAA
MDAA has 24.82% 1-year volatility. There are 71 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | 7.49M | Nov 2015 | MDAA vs ASET | |
| Prospera Income ETF | 2.89% | 2.20M | Sep 2025 | MDAA vs THRV | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.33% | 99.40M | Aug 2014 | MDAA vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.24% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | MDAA vs MFUL | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 4.50% | 44.82M | Sep 2023 | MDAA vs BAMY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MDAA
Among 66 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Yield ETF | -2.48% | 44.82M | Sep 2023 | MDAA vs BAMY | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | 99.40M | Aug 2014 | MDAA vs HISF | |
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | -3.19% | 1.65B | Jun 2023 | MDAA vs INCM | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.31% | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | MDAA vs HIDE | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.36% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | MDAA vs MFUL |
Often Compared With MDAA
Investors most often compare MDAA with DDX, QVOY, MKAM. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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