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 143 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% | 4.50M | Sep 2025 | RFFC vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | RFFC vs BBUS | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.48B | Oct 2000 | RFFC vs SPTM | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 94.34B | Jan 2004 | RFFC vs ITOT | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.00B | Jun 2016 | RFFC vs USPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 80. There are 49 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 96 | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | RFFC vs IUS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 96 | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | RFFC vs AVIE | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | RFFC vs AFOS | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 94 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | RFFC vs RAFE | |
| Essential 40 Stock ETF | 94 | 180.66M | Jun 2014 | RFFC vs ESN |
Top Performing RFFC Alternatives (YTD)
RFFC is at 13.17% YTD. There are 70 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.88%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 35.88% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | RFFC vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 30.52% | — | May 2024 | RFFC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 30.16% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | RFFC vs AFOS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 26.09% | — | Sep 2024 | RFFC vs CNAV | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 23.66% | 5.62M | Mar 2023 | RFFC vs FTIF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has 12.57% 1-year volatility. There are 64 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.38% | — | Jul 2025 | RFFC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 9.02% | 402.23M | May 2020 | RFFC vs SIXA | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.22% | 1.53B | Apr 2015 | RFFC vs QUS | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.36% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | RFFC vs SPCT | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | 9.47% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | RFFC vs EQL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RFFC
RFFC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.25%. There are 105 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.36M | 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 | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | -6.15% | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | RFFC vs IUS | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | -6.19% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | RFFC vs EQL |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, SDOG and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $13B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 67 | 21.95% | 13.00B | Aug 2010 | RFFC vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Energy Equities | 76 | 27.46% | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | RFFC vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 94 | 20.96% | 1.41B | Jun 2012 | RFFC vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 23 | -3.43% | 116.43M | Jun 2018 | RFFC vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 95 | 24.03% | 201.57M | Dec 2014 | RFFC vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 93 | 16.40% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | RFFC vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 72 | 19.44% | 11.38M | May 2008 | RFFC vs RDOG | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.03% | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | RFFC vs RFDA | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 16.49% | 230.06M | Jun 2013 | RFFC vs BFOR | |
| ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 16 | 4.55% | 72.27M | Dec 2017 | RFFC vs DTEC |
Often Compared With RFFC
Investors most often compare RFFC with BSJO, SCHG, LVHI. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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