State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF (RLY) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RLY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RLY
RLY charges 0.50% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 0.24% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | RLY vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund | 0.26% | 483.72M | May 2021 | RLY vs NTSI | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 0.29% | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | RLY vs ENDW | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 0.35% | 47.78M | Feb 2025 | RLY vs JFLI | |
| Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF | 0.39% | 504.92M | Dec 2023 | RLY vs RSSB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RLY
RLY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 90. There is 1 ETF in the Global Allocation category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 93 | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | RLY vs FARX | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 90 | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | RLY vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 90 | 295.45M | Jan 2023 | RLY vs LALT | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 89 | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | RLY vs ENDW | |
| Keating Active ETF | 77 | 99.30M | Mar 2024 | RLY vs KEAT |
Top Performing RLY Alternatives (YTD)
RLY is at 15.29% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Global Allocation category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 15.41%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF | 15.41% | 163.81M | Jul 2023 | RLY vs TFPN | |
| Astoria Real Assets ETF | 15.24% | 74.59M | Dec 2021 | RLY vs PPI | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 12.07% | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | RLY vs ENDW | |
| Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 10.81% | 160.49M | Nov 2018 | RLY vs GDMA | |
| Keating Active ETF | 10.25% | 99.30M | Mar 2024 | RLY vs KEAT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RLY
RLY has 10.61% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.94% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | RLY vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 6.96% | 295.45M | Jan 2023 | RLY vs LALT | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 7.35% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | RLY vs FARX | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 9.63% | 47.78M | Feb 2025 | RLY vs JFLI | |
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 9.79% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | RLY vs ELM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RLY
RLY has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.54%. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.99%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | -2.99% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | RLY vs FARX | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | -3.72% | 295.45M | Jan 2023 | RLY vs LALT | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | RLY vs ALTY | |
| Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF | -6.17% | 10.20M | Sep 2023 | RLY vs MAPP | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | -6.44% | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | RLY vs ENDW |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $789B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.70% | 789.06B | Jan 1993 | RLY vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.21% | 130.32B | Nov 2004 | RLY vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | 23.97% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | RLY vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | 12.43% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | RLY vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.77% | 160.81B | Nov 2005 | RLY vs SPYM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 81 | 17.73% | 8.75B | Oct 2015 | RLY vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 75 | 33.31% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | RLY vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.13% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | RLY vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 21 | 5.31% | 23.07B | Dec 1998 | RLY vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.10% | 47.03B | May 2007 | RLY vs BIL |
Often Compared With RLY
Investors most often compare RLY with RAAX, SECT, SCHD. These 20 comparison targets span 17 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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