ALPS Active Equity Opportunity ETF (RFFC) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RFFC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC charges 0.48% annually. There are 142 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | RFFC vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | RFFC vs GXLC | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | RFFC vs SPTM | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 95.15B | Jan 2004 | RFFC vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 2.30T | May 2001 | RFFC vs VTI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 22 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | RFFC vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | RFFC vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 94 | — | May 2024 | RFFC vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 91 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | RFFC vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 88 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | RFFC vs RAFE |
Top Performing RFFC Alternatives (YTD)
RFFC is at 12.37% YTD. There are 72 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.49% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | RFFC vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 40.49% | — | Sep 2024 | RFFC vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 33.13% | — | May 2024 | RFFC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 30.98% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | RFFC vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 28.00% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | RFFC vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has 12.39% 1-year volatility. There are 69 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.36% | 42.09M | May 2023 | RFFC vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.66% | — | Jul 2025 | RFFC vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.52% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | RFFC vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.89% | 402.23M | May 2020 | RFFC vs SIXA | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.26% | 4.85M | Sep 2025 | RFFC vs SPCT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.25%. There are 110 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | RFFC vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | RFFC vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | RFFC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | RFFC vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | RFFC vs SELV |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, EQL and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $12B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 53 | 19.03% | 12.42B | Aug 2010 | RFFC vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Energy Equities | 75 | 29.25% | 479.43M | Oct 2013 | RFFC vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 10.67% | 747.14M | Jul 2009 | RFFC vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 83 | 18.50% | 1.38B | Jun 2012 | RFFC vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 23 | 2.46% | 118.97M | Jun 2018 | RFFC vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 95 | 27.47% | 213.08M | Dec 2014 | RFFC vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 83 | 12.28% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | RFFC vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 49 | 19.21% | 11.37M | May 2008 | RFFC vs RDOG | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 55 | 14.33% | 227.31M | Jun 2013 | RFFC vs BFOR | |
| ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 9 | 0.40% | 70.68M | Dec 2017 | RFFC vs DTEC |
Often Compared With RFFC
Investors most often compare RFFC with BSJO, SCHG, LVHI. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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