Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF (RSBA) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to RSBA
RSBA charges 0.96% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RSBA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 0.92% | May 1, 2008 | RSBA vs TBT | |
| UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury | 0.95% | Mar 27, 2012 | RSBA vs TTT | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 0.95% | May 1, 2008 | RSBA vs PST | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | 0.95% | Jan 19, 2010 | RSBA vs UST | |
| ProShares Ultra 20+ Year Treasury | 0.95% | Jan 19, 2010 | RSBA vs UBT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RSBA
Among ETFs in the Leveraged Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 96 | Jan 10, 2024 | RSBA vs GOOX | |
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 51 | Apr 13, 2011 | RSBA vs UJB | |
| Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bear 3X | 21 | Apr 16, 2009 | RSBA vs TMV | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 21 | May 1, 2008 | RSBA vs TBT | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | 20 | Jan 19, 2010 | RSBA vs UST |
Top Performing RSBA Alternatives (YTD)
RSBA alternatives from the Leveraged Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X | 3.84% | Apr 16, 2009 | RSBA vs TYO | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 2.06% | May 1, 2008 | RSBA vs PST | |
| Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bear 3X | 1.55% | Apr 16, 2009 | RSBA vs TMV | |
| UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury | 1.05% | Mar 27, 2012 | RSBA vs TTT | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 1.05% | May 1, 2008 | RSBA vs TBT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RSBA
RSBA alternatives from the Leveraged Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 10.87% | Apr 13, 2011 | RSBA vs UJB | |
| Roundhill Treasury Bond WeeklyPay ETF | 11.16% | Nov 12, 2025 | RSBA vs TSYW | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | 11.29% | Jan 19, 2010 | RSBA vs UST | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 11.90% | May 1, 2008 | RSBA vs PST | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | 16.22% | Apr 16, 2009 | RSBA vs TYD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RSBA
RSBA alternatives from the Leveraged Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | -7.86% | Apr 13, 2011 | RSBA vs UJB | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | -8.22% | May 1, 2008 | RSBA vs PST | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | -8.44% | Jan 19, 2010 | RSBA vs UST | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | -10.99% | Apr 16, 2009 | RSBA vs TYD | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X | -11.86% | Apr 16, 2009 | RSBA vs TYO |
Other ETFs from Return Stacked
Most popular Return Stacked ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF | Global Allocation | 66 | -3.24% | Dec 4, 2023 | RSBA vs RSSB | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -0.25% | Sep 5, 2023 | RSBA vs RSST | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 54 | 5.19% | Feb 7, 2023 | RSBA vs RSBT | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF | Diversified Portfolio | — | -7.94% | May 29, 2025 | RSBA vs RSSX | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 15.85% | May 28, 2024 | RSBA vs RSSY | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | Multistrategy | 40 | 20.80% | Aug 20, 2024 | RSBA vs RSBY |
Often Compared With RSBA
What investors most often compare with RSBA, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | RSBA vs SPY | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 97 | 0.73% | Oct 16, 2020 | RSBA vs JAAA | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | RSBA vs VOO | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | Gold | 89 | 2.08% | Mar 15, 2022 | RSBA vs GDE | |
| iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds | 96 | 0.27% | Jul 22, 2002 | RSBA vs SHY | |
| Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bull 3X | Leveraged Bonds, Leveraged | 5 | -2.78% | Apr 16, 2009 | RSBA vs TMF |
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