Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF (SDMF) belongs to the Systematic Trend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SDMF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SDMF
SDMF charges 0.35% annually. No ETFs in the Systematic Trend category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF | 0.50% | 7.96M | Oct 2019 | SDMF vs GXDW | |
| JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF | 0.59% | 16.08M | May 2026 | SDMF vs JPFP | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.65% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.78% | 1.57B | Mar 2022 | SDMF vs CTA | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 0.80% | 255.42M | Jun 2025 | SDMF vs FFUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SDMF
Among 11 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 89 | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs ISMF | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 74 | 1.89B | May 2019 | SDMF vs DBMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 73 | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 66 | 133.25M | Aug 2023 | SDMF vs AHLT | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | 65 | 466.84M | Sep 2023 | SDMF vs RSST |
Top Performing SDMF Alternatives (YTD)
Among 12 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 13.81%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 13.81% | — | May 2024 | SDMF vs MFUT | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | 13.30% | 466.84M | Sep 2023 | SDMF vs RSST | |
| Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF | 13.19% | 7.96M | Oct 2019 | SDMF vs GXDW | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 11.36% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 9.50% | 133.25M | Aug 2023 | SDMF vs AHLT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SDMF
SDMF has 13.16% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 7.97% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs ISMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 10.43% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 11.22% | 255.42M | Jun 2025 | SDMF vs FFUT | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 11.39% | 300.41M | Dec 2020 | SDMF vs KMLM | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | 11.53% | 31.52M | May 2024 | SDMF vs ASMF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SDMF
Among 11 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -3.59% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF | |
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | -3.94% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs ISMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -4.33% | 255.42M | Jun 2025 | SDMF vs FFUT | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | -5.02% | 31.52M | May 2024 | SDMF vs ASMF | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -6.10% | 1.89B | May 2019 | SDMF vs DBMF |
Other ETFs from Simplify
The 10 most viewed Simplify ETFs shown here include SVOL, HEQT, MAXI and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility | 27 | -0.40% | 547.01M | May 2021 | SDMF vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Equity Hedged, Options Trading, Actively Managed | 63 | 4.02% | 316.92M | Nov 2021 | SDMF vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency, Derivative Income | 2 | -36.54% | 25.20M | Sep 2022 | SDMF vs MAXI | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund | 5 | -6.98% | 201.47M | May 2021 | SDMF vs PFIX | |
| Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | High Yield Bonds | 6 | -1.51% | 398.24M | Feb 2022 | SDMF vs CDX | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond, Derivative Income | 86 | 2.12% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | SDMF vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend | 7 | -0.79% | 72.39M | Oct 2022 | SDMF vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 36 | 0.68% | 512.36M | Feb 2022 | SDMF vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 39 | -0.06% | 1.55B | Nov 2023 | SDMF vs MTBA | |
| Simplify Commodities Strategy No K-1 ETF | Commodities | 14 | 3.42% | 91.58M | Mar 2023 | SDMF vs HARD |
Often Compared With SDMF
Investors most often compare SDMF with SPD, HFMF, EES. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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