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 138 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | RFFC vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | RFFC vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | RFFC vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | RFFC vs SPTM | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | RFFC vs SCHK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 30 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | RFFC vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | RFFC vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | RFFC vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | RFFC vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | RFFC vs PSCX |
Top Performing RFFC Alternatives (YTD)
RFFC is at 10.13% YTD. There are 67 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | RFFC vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | RFFC vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | RFFC vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | RFFC vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | RFFC vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has 12.45% 1-year volatility. There are 82 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | RFFC vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | RFFC vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | RFFC vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | RFFC vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | RFFC vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.25%. There are 120 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | RFFC vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | RFFC vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | RFFC vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | RFFC vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | RFFC vs FJUN |
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 | 35 | 14.23% | 11.93B | Aug 2010 | RFFC vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Energy Equities | 57 | 24.93% | 460.50M | Oct 2013 | RFFC vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | 8.44% | 729.02M | Jul 2009 | RFFC vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 72 | 14.96% | 1.31B | Jun 2012 | RFFC vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 39 | 9.28% | 135.19M | Jun 2018 | RFFC vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 92 | 15.46% | 160.12M | Dec 2014 | RFFC vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 76 | 10.07% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | RFFC vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 41 | 17.52% | 11.09M | May 2008 | RFFC vs RDOG | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 55 | 12.73% | 223.22M | Jun 2013 | RFFC vs BFOR | |
| ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 7 | -4.66% | 68.42M | 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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