Adaptive Core ETF (RULE) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RULE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RULE
RULE charges 1.10% annually. There are 55 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | 172.95M | Dec 2025 | RULE vs CTAP | |
| iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.67B | Nov 2008 | RULE vs AOR | |
| iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 813.86M | Nov 2008 | RULE vs AOK | |
| iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.20B | Nov 2008 | RULE vs AOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 37.48M | Jun 2020 | RULE vs EAOA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RULE
RULE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 81. There are 2 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 85.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | 85 | 1.60B | Jun 2023 | RULE vs INCM | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 84 | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | RULE vs BAMY | |
| Draco Evolution AI ETF | 81 | 20.72M | Jul 2024 | RULE vs DRAI | |
| Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF | 79 | 66.74M | Jun 2023 | RULE vs AVMA | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 77 | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | RULE vs CLSM |
Top Performing RULE Alternatives (YTD)
RULE is at 49.82% YTD. No ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category have higher YTD returns; the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 26.85%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 26.85% | 59.26M | May 2021 | RULE vs NTSE | |
| Myriad Dynamic Asset Allocation ETF | 20.16% | — | Oct 2025 | RULE vs MDAA | |
| STF Tactical Growth ETF | 19.27% | 41.36M | May 2022 | RULE vs TUG | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 18.94% | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | RULE vs CLSM | |
| Pacer Trendpilot International ETF | 18.74% | 185.06M | May 2019 | RULE vs PTIN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RULE
RULE has 22.87% 1-year volatility. There are 68 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | 7.49M | Nov 2015 | RULE vs ASET | |
| Prospera Income ETF | 2.96% | 2.20M | Sep 2025 | RULE vs THRV | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.35% | 97.82M | Aug 2014 | RULE vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.23% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | RULE vs MFUL | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 4.58% | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | RULE vs BAMY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RULE
RULE has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.65%. There are 61 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Yield ETF | -2.48% | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | RULE vs BAMY | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | 97.82M | Aug 2014 | RULE vs HISF | |
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | -3.19% | 1.60B | Jun 2023 | RULE vs INCM | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.25% | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | RULE vs HIDE | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.36% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | RULE vs MFUL |
Other ETFs from Mohr Funds
The 1 most viewed Mohr Funds ETFs shown here include SNAV and span 1 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $23M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Sector Nav ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 9.52% | 23.13M | Jan 2023 | RULE vs SNAV |
Often Compared With RULE
Investors most often compare RULE with GAA, TSPX, PBL. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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