Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF (RSSB) 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 RSSB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RSSB
RSSB charges 0.39% annually. There are 4 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 | RSSB vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund | 0.26% | 485.98M | May 2021 | RSSB vs NTSI | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 0.29% | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | RSSB vs ENDW | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 0.35% | 48.45M | Feb 2025 | RSSB vs JFLI | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 0.50% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | RSSB vs ALTY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RSSB
RSSB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 45. There are 11 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 90 | 279.11M | Jan 2023 | RSSB vs LALT | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 89 | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | RSSB vs ALTY | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 88 | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | RSSB vs FARX | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 85 | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | RSSB vs ENDW | |
| Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF | 81 | 163.81M | Jul 2023 | RSSB vs TFPN |
Top Performing RSSB Alternatives (YTD)
RSSB is at 7.89% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.50%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF | 17.50% | 163.81M | Jul 2023 | RSSB vs TFPN | |
| Astoria Real Assets ETF | 13.25% | 74.59M | Dec 2021 | RSSB vs PPI | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 10.35% | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | RSSB vs ENDW | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 9.14% | 48.45M | Feb 2025 | RSSB vs JFLI | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 8.48% | 279.11M | Jan 2023 | RSSB vs LALT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RSSB
RSSB has 16.17% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.85%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.85% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | RSSB vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 7.05% | 279.11M | Jan 2023 | RSSB vs LALT | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 7.41% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | RSSB vs FARX | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 9.33% | 48.45M | Feb 2025 | RSSB vs JFLI | |
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 9.82% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | RSSB vs ELM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RSSB
RSSB has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.63%. There are 11 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 | RSSB vs FARX | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | -3.72% | 279.11M | Jan 2023 | RSSB vs LALT | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | RSSB vs ALTY | |
| Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF | -6.17% | 11.11M | Sep 2023 | RSSB vs MAPP | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | -6.44% | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | RSSB vs ENDW |
Other ETFs from Return Stacked
The 6 most viewed Return Stacked ETFs shown here include RSST, RSBT, RSSY and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $461M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Systematic Trend, Actively Managed | 66 | 16.68% | 461.37M | Sep 2023 | RSSB vs RSST | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 55 | 6.36% | 97.11M | Feb 2023 | RSSB vs RSBT | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 93 | 31.93% | — | May 2024 | RSSB vs RSSY | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 14 | -8.08% | — | May 2025 | RSSB vs RSSX | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | Multistrategy | 51 | 17.89% | 91.83M | Aug 2024 | RSSB vs RSBY | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF | Leveraged Bonds | 30 | 0.29% | — | Dec 2024 | RSSB vs RSBA |
Often Compared With RSSB
Investors most often compare RSSB with NTSX, VT, UPRO. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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