Proshares Merger ETF (MRGR) Alternatives
Proshares Merger ETF (MRGR) belongs to the Hedge Fund category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MRGR. 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 MRGR
MRGR charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Hedge Fund category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MRGR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | 0.36% | Jun 9, 2011 | MRGR vs DBEF | |
| SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 0.50% | Apr 25, 2012 | MRGR vs RLY | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 0.50% | May 10, 2021 | MRGR vs PFIX | |
| RPAR Risk Parity ETF | 0.51% | Dec 13, 2019 | MRGR vs RPAR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Tail Risk ETF | 0.60% | Aug 25, 2021 | MRGR vs QTR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MRGR
Among ETFs in the Hedge Fund 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2018 | MRGR vs GDMA | |
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 95 | May 8, 2019 | MRGR vs DBMF | |
| SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 95 | Apr 25, 2012 | MRGR vs RLY | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 94 | Jan 5, 2011 | MRGR vs WTMF | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | 87 | Nov 4, 2014 | MRGR vs GMOM |
Top Performing MRGR Alternatives (YTD)
MRGR alternatives from the Hedge Fund category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 15.06% | Apr 25, 2012 | MRGR vs RLY | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 8.00% | Aug 1, 2013 | MRGR vs FMF | |
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 7.87% | May 8, 2019 | MRGR vs DBMF | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | 6.82% | Nov 4, 2014 | MRGR vs GMOM | |
| Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 5.56% | Nov 14, 2018 | MRGR vs GDMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MRGR
MRGR alternatives from the Hedge Fund category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF | 2.79% | May 7, 2020 | MRGR vs ARB | |
| IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF | 5.00% | Nov 17, 2009 | MRGR vs MNA | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 9.49% | Jan 5, 2011 | MRGR vs WTMF | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 9.94% | Aug 1, 2013 | MRGR vs FMF | |
| RPAR Risk Parity ETF | 11.75% | Dec 13, 2019 | MRGR vs RPAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MRGR
MRGR alternatives from the Hedge Fund category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF | -1.20% | May 7, 2020 | MRGR vs ARB | |
| IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF | -2.21% | Nov 17, 2009 | MRGR vs MNA | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -3.47% | Aug 1, 2013 | MRGR vs FMF | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -4.11% | Jan 5, 2011 | MRGR vs WTMF | |
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -6.10% | May 8, 2019 | MRGR vs DBMF |
Other ETFs from ProShares
Most popular ProShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 50 | -20.81% | Feb 9, 2010 | MRGR vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Actively Managed | 5 | -23.25% | Oct 19, 2021 | MRGR vs BITO | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 57 | -13.35% | Jun 21, 2006 | MRGR vs QLD | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 45 | -16.03% | Jun 23, 2009 | MRGR vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 51 | -10.23% | Jun 19, 2006 | MRGR vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 27 | 2.36% | Oct 9, 2013 | MRGR vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 90 | -8.58% | Jan 30, 2007 | MRGR vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 18.46% | Feb 9, 2010 | MRGR vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Leveraged, Volatility | 5 | 45.56% | Oct 3, 2011 | MRGR vs UVXY | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -47.12% | Apr 1, 2024 | MRGR vs BITU |
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