Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF (NATO) Alternatives
Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF (NATO) belongs to the Aerospace & Defense category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with NATO. 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 NATO
NATO charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NATO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF | 0.35% | Feb 19, 2026 | NATO vs XDEF | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.35% | Sep 28, 2011 | NATO vs XAR | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.42% | May 5, 2006 | NATO vs ITA | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 0.45% | Sep 10, 2025 | NATO vs WDAF | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 0.45% | Sep 10, 2025 | NATO vs WDGF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NATO
Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | NATO vs UFO | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 95 | Feb 5, 2025 | NATO vs KDEF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 94 | Jan 3, 2023 | NATO vs GCAD | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 92 | Sep 28, 2011 | NATO vs XAR | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 92 | Oct 26, 2005 | NATO vs PPA |
Top Performing NATO Alternatives (YTD)
NATO alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 20.17% | Feb 5, 2025 | NATO vs KDEF | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | NATO vs UFO | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 11.28% | Sep 10, 2025 | NATO vs WDAF | |
| REX Drone ETF | 9.89% | Oct 29, 2025 | NATO vs DRNZ | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 7.15% | Sep 10, 2025 | NATO vs WDGF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NATO
NATO alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | 20.00% | May 19, 2025 | NATO vs IDEF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.51% | Jan 3, 2023 | NATO vs GCAD | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 21.55% | Sep 10, 2025 | NATO vs WDGF | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.64% | Oct 26, 2005 | NATO vs PPA | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 23.28% | May 5, 2006 | NATO vs ITA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NATO
NATO alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | -13.71% | Oct 26, 2005 | NATO vs PPA | |
| U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.06% | Dec 30, 2024 | NATO vs WAR | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.96% | Jan 3, 2023 | NATO vs GCAD | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -15.82% | May 5, 2006 | NATO vs ITA | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | -17.22% | Sep 28, 2011 | NATO vs XAR |
Other ETFs from Themes
Most popular Themes ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | Financials Equities | 86 | -3.15% | Dec 14, 2023 | NATO vs GSIB | |
| Themes Gold Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 91 | 5.10% | Dec 12, 2023 | NATO vs AUMI | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 83 | 4.59% | Sep 23, 2024 | NATO vs URAN | |
| Themes Robotics & Automation ETF | Technology Equities | 89 | 7.81% | Apr 19, 2024 | NATO vs BOTT | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 95 | 4.33% | May 2, 2024 | NATO vs AGMI | |
| Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 20 | -17.46% | Dec 7, 2023 | NATO vs WISE | |
| Themes Cybersecurity ETF | Technology Equities | 13 | -5.88% | Dec 7, 2023 | NATO vs SPAM | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 63 | 6.42% | Dec 12, 2023 | NATO vs SMCF | |
| Themes Cloud Computing ETF | Technology Equities | 6 | -20.84% | Dec 14, 2023 | NATO vs CLOD | |
| Themes Natural Monopoly ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 23 | -4.66% | Dec 12, 2023 | NATO vs CZAR |
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