Simplify VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF (PCR) belongs to the Multistrategy category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PCR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PCR
Among 10 ETFs in the Multistrategy category with expense-ratio data, the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Tax Aware Diversified Income Strategy ETF | 0.15% | — | May 2026 | PCR vs DINE | |
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 0.25% | 43.96M | Aug 2024 | PCR vs TOAK | |
| Harbor Alpha Layering ETF | 0.70% | 7.93M | Aug 2025 | PCR vs HOLD | |
| SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 0.80% | 191.55M | Sep 2025 | PCR vs QALT | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | 0.98% | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | PCR vs RSBY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PCR
Among 6 ETFs in the Multistrategy category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 86 | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | PCR vs FARX | |
| DGA Core Plus Absolute Return ETF | 68 | 19.61M | Aug 2023 | PCR vs HF | |
| Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF | 65 | 33.60M | Oct 2022 | PCR vs HFND | |
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 53 | 43.96M | Aug 2024 | PCR vs TOAK | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | 50 | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | PCR vs RSBY |
Top Performing PCR Alternatives (YTD)
PCR is at -10.18% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Multistrategy category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 19.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | 19.89% | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | PCR vs RSBY | |
| iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF | 11.16% | 4.78B | Dec 2025 | PCR vs IALT | |
| Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF | 8.79% | 33.60M | Oct 2022 | PCR vs HFND | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 7.61% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | PCR vs FARX | |
| SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 7.12% | 191.55M | Sep 2025 | PCR vs QALT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PCR
PCR has 18.59% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Multistrategy category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | 2.91% | 43.96M | Aug 2024 | PCR vs TOAK | |
| Simplify Tax Aware Diversified Income Strategy ETF | 4.28% | — | May 2026 | PCR vs DINE | |
| DGA Core Plus Absolute Return ETF | 5.63% | 19.61M | Aug 2023 | PCR vs HF | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 7.34% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | PCR vs FARX | |
| iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF | 7.76% | 4.78B | Dec 2025 | PCR vs IALT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PCR
Among 6 ETFs in the Multistrategy category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oak Short Horizon Absolute Return ETF | -1.81% | 43.96M | Aug 2024 | PCR vs TOAK | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | -2.99% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | PCR vs FARX | |
| DGA Core Plus Absolute Return ETF | -3.14% | 19.61M | Aug 2023 | PCR vs HF | |
| Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF | -4.94% | 33.60M | Oct 2022 | PCR vs HFND | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | -7.95% | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | PCR vs RSBY |
Other ETFs from Simplify
The 10 most viewed Simplify ETFs shown here include SVOL, CTA, HEQT and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility | 15 | 1.49% | 531.04M | May 2021 | PCR vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 10 | -2.09% | 1.50B | Mar 2022 | PCR vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Equity Hedged, Options Trading, Actively Managed | 72 | 5.30% | 308.56M | Nov 2021 | PCR vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency, Derivative Income | 2 | -39.96% | 23.74M | Sep 2022 | PCR vs MAXI | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund | 6 | -8.33% | 181.72M | May 2021 | PCR vs PFIX | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond, Derivative Income | 89 | 2.25% | 470.81M | Oct 2022 | PCR vs BUCK | |
| Simplify High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 6 | -1.42% | 396.55M | Feb 2022 | PCR vs CDX | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend | 5 | -0.19% | 70.27M | Oct 2022 | PCR vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 29 | 0.97% | 525.55M | Feb 2022 | PCR vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 36 | 0.22% | 1.55B | Nov 2023 | PCR vs MTBA |
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