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% | 6.00M | Oct 2019 | SDMF vs GXDW | |
| JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF | 0.59% | 33.36M | May 2026 | SDMF vs JPFP | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 0.65% | 243.46M | Jan 2011 | SDMF vs WTMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.65% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.78% | 1.56B | Mar 2022 | SDMF vs CTA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SDMF
Among 14 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 93 | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs ISMF | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 90 | 1.89B | May 2019 | SDMF vs DBMF | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 88 | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | SDMF vs FFUT | |
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | 88 | 133.25M | Aug 2023 | SDMF vs AHLT | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 87 | 243.46M | Jan 2011 | SDMF vs WTMF |
Top Performing SDMF Alternatives (YTD)
Among 14 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 17.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | 17.76% | — | May 2024 | SDMF vs MFUT | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | 14.96% | 482.02M | Sep 2023 | SDMF vs RSST | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | 13.58% | 246.93M | Jun 2025 | SDMF vs FFUT | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 13.08% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 12.95% | 419.76M | Dec 2020 | SDMF vs KMLM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SDMF
SDMF has 12.51% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Trend-Following Fixed Income ETF | 7.78% | 36.02M | Feb 2026 | SDMF vs TFFI | |
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | 8.10% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs ISMF | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 9.13% | 243.46M | Jan 2011 | SDMF vs WTMF | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 9.56% | 257.60M | Aug 2013 | SDMF vs FMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 10.65% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SDMF
Among 14 ETFs in the Systematic Trend category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Managed Futures Active ETF | -3.94% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs ISMF | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -4.04% | 243.46M | Jan 2011 | SDMF vs WTMF | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -4.51% | 257.60M | Aug 2013 | SDMF vs FMF | |
| Invesco Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -4.54% | — | Mar 2025 | SDMF vs IMF | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | -5.02% | 29.42M | May 2024 | SDMF vs ASMF |
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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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