Horizon International Managed Risk ETF (SFTX) belongs to the Tactical Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SFTX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SFTX
SFTX charges 0.82% annually. There are 22 ETFs in the Tactical 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 | SFTX vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | 11.12M | Jan 2026 | SFTX vs GDT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 189.62M | Mar 2026 | SFTX vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 140.33M | Jan 2021 | SFTX vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | SFTX vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SFTX
Among 26 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 83 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | SFTX vs LEXI | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 83 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | SFTX vs RHRX | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 80 | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | SFTX vs TRTY | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 77 | 110.78M | May 2022 | SFTX vs MOOD | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 74 | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | SFTX vs TDSB |
Top Performing SFTX Alternatives (YTD)
SFTX is at 17.47% YTD. No ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category have higher YTD returns; the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 17.41%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 17.41% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | SFTX vs RHRX | |
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | 17.04% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | SFTX vs AGOX | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 16.52% | — | Aug 2025 | SFTX vs ASGM | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 16.06% | — | Dec 2025 | SFTX vs MATE | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 15.11% | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | SFTX vs CLSM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SFTX
SFTX has 22.43% 1-year volatility. There are 38 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.94% | 6.61M | Sep 2025 | SFTX vs LOTI | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.18% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | SFTX vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.38% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | SFTX vs TDSB | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | 8.79% | 38.23M | Apr 2023 | SFTX vs BSR | |
| GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF | 8.83% | 34.00M | Oct 2025 | SFTX vs GMOD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SFTX
Among 26 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | SFTX vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | SFTX vs TDSB | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | SFTX vs TDSC | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -5.49% | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | SFTX vs TRTY | |
| Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund | -5.85% | 274.27M | Mar 2022 | SFTX vs TACK |
Other ETFs from Horizon
The 10 most viewed Horizon ETFs shown here include BCDF, MEDX, NVIR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $210M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | Cryptocurrency | 13 | 4.63% | 22.57M | Aug 2022 | SFTX vs BCDF | |
| Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 59 | 6.55% | 18.92M | Sep 1999 | SFTX vs MEDX | |
| Horizon Kinetics Energy Remediation ETF | Energy Equities | 65 | 18.96% | 5.75M | Feb 2023 | SFTX vs NVIR | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 24 | 3.62% | 10.11M | Jun 2007 | SFTX vs SPAQ | |
| Horizon Landmark ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.91% | 210.01M | Jan 2025 | SFTX vs BENJ | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 6 | -5.52% | — | May 2025 | SFTX vs JAPN | |
| Horizon Expedition Plus ETF | Derivative Income | 47 | 9.55% | 133.99M | Jan 2025 | SFTX vs HBTA | |
| Horizon NASDAQ-100 Defined Risk ETF | Equity Hedged, Nasdaq-100 | 45 | 10.23% | 79.22M | Jul 2025 | SFTX vs QGRD | |
| Horizon Digital Frontier ETF | Technology Equities | 30 | 10.06% | 98.39M | Jul 2025 | SFTX vs YNOT | |
| Horizon Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed | 65 | 9.93% | — | Jun 2025 | SFTX vs STOX |
Often Compared With SFTX
Investors most often compare SFTX with QTAC, SMOX, WIMA. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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