Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF (RSBA) belongs to the Leveraged Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RSBA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RSBA
RSBA charges 0.96% annually. There are 7 ETFs in the Leveraged Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.85%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN | 0.85% | 4.44M | Sep 2018 | RSBA vs PFFL | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 0.93% | 317.44M | Apr 2008 | RSBA vs TBT | |
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 0.95% | 10.13M | Apr 2011 | RSBA vs UJB | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 0.95% | 10.62M | Apr 2008 | RSBA vs PST | |
| UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury | 0.95% | 19.45M | Mar 2012 | RSBA vs TTT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RSBA
RSBA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 22. There are 5 ETFs in the Leveraged Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 31.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 31 | 10.13M | Apr 2011 | RSBA vs UJB | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X | 31 | 12.41M | Apr 2009 | RSBA vs TYO | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 27 | 10.62M | Apr 2008 | RSBA vs PST | |
| Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bear 3X | 24 | 185.07M | Apr 2009 | RSBA vs TMV | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 23 | 317.44M | Apr 2008 | RSBA vs TBT |
Top Performing RSBA Alternatives (YTD)
RSBA is at -0.94% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Leveraged Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.52%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bear 3X | 17.52% | 185.07M | Apr 2009 | RSBA vs TMV | |
| UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury | 16.17% | 19.45M | Mar 2012 | RSBA vs TTT | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X | 13.00% | 12.41M | Apr 2009 | RSBA vs TYO | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 11.24% | 317.44M | Apr 2008 | RSBA vs TBT | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 7.74% | 10.62M | Apr 2008 | RSBA vs PST |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RSBA
RSBA has 4.57% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Leveraged Bonds category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 7.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 7.33% | 10.13M | Apr 2011 | RSBA vs UJB | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | 9.28% | 14.95M | Jan 2010 | RSBA vs UST | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 9.39% | 10.62M | Apr 2008 | RSBA vs PST | |
| Roundhill Treasury Bond WeeklyPay ETF | 10.84% | — | Nov 2025 | RSBA vs TSYW | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | 13.68% | 31.91M | Apr 2009 | RSBA vs TYD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RSBA
RSBA has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.74%. No ETFs in the Leveraged Bonds category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | -4.73% | 10.62M | Apr 2008 | RSBA vs PST | |
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | -5.01% | 10.13M | Apr 2011 | RSBA vs UJB | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X | -6.90% | 12.41M | Apr 2009 | RSBA vs TYO | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | -8.86% | 14.95M | Jan 2010 | RSBA vs UST | |
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN | -11.92% | 4.44M | Sep 2018 | RSBA vs PFFL |
Other ETFs from Return Stacked
The 6 most viewed Return Stacked ETFs shown here include RSSB, RSST, RSBT and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $505M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF | Global Allocation, Actively Managed | 49 | 7.52% | 504.92M | Dec 2023 | RSBA vs RSSB | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Systematic Trend, Actively Managed | 78 | 14.96% | 482.02M | Sep 2023 | RSBA vs RSST | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 74 | 4.41% | 137.91M | Feb 2023 | RSBA vs RSBT | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 92 | 29.79% | — | May 2024 | RSBA vs RSSY | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 18 | -7.34% | — | May 2025 | RSBA vs RSSX | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | Multistrategy | 43 | 15.76% | 58.39M | Aug 2024 | RSBA vs RSBY |
Often Compared With RSBA
Investors most often compare RSBA with SPY, VOO, TMF. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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