ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) belongs to the Actively Managed category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SMRF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SMRF
SMRF charges 0.65% annually. There are 48 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF | 0.07% | — | Sep 2025 | SMRF vs TOT | |
| ADRhedged SAP ETF | 0.19% | — | Jan 2025 | SMRF vs SAPH | |
| T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF | 0.20% | — | Dec 2025 | SMRF vs TACN | |
| Bluemonte Global Equity ETF | 0.23% | 329.50M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs BINT | |
| Bluemonte Core Bond ETF | 0.23% | 451.08M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs BDBT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMRF
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | SMRF vs CLSE | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs ABI | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs AFOS | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 85 | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | SMRF vs CEFS | |
| Bluemonte Large Cap Value ETF | 84 | 233.80M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs BVAL |
Top Performing SMRF Alternatives (YTD)
Among 64 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 48.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 48.43% | 1.31B | Oct 2014 | SMRF vs ARKG | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 42.34% | — | Oct 2025 | SMRF vs POW | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.59% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs AFOS | |
| SMART Trend ETF | 26.14% | — | Aug 2025 | SMRF vs STRN | |
| Towle Value ETF | 24.97% | — | Jul 2025 | SMRF vs TCV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMRF
SMRF has 44.61% 1-year volatility. There are 77 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | 0.79% | — | Mar 2026 | SMRF vs SCUB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.37% | — | Feb 2026 | SMRF vs RAAY | |
| Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.46% | — | Mar 2026 | SMRF vs SCSB | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Reinvesting ETF | 1.95% | — | Feb 2026 | SMRF vs RAAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMRF
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | — | Jul 2023 | SMRF vs USFI | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 155.00M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs BLST | |
| Obra Defensive High Yield ETF | -1.96% | 5.15M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs ODHY | |
| Capital Group High Yield Bond ETF | -2.38% | 116.70M | Jun 2025 | SMRF vs CGHY |
Other ETFs from ALPS
The 7 most viewed ALPS ETFs shown here include REIT, ELFY, CCNR and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | REIT | 57 | 17.62% | 54.80M | Feb 2021 | SMRF vs REIT | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | Utilities Equities | 71 | 21.91% | 197.89M | Apr 2025 | SMRF vs ELFY | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | Natural Resources | 83 | 13.50% | 360.58M | Jul 2024 | SMRF vs CCNR | |
| ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 31 | 0.35% | 2.93B | Dec 2023 | SMRF vs SMTH | |
| ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 76 | 1.82% | 55.94M | May 2022 | SMRF vs MNBD | |
| Level Four Large Cap Growth Active ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 8.13% | 135.67M | Aug 2023 | SMRF vs LGRO | |
| ALPS O'Shares International Developed Quality Divi... | International Equity, Dividend | — | 4.93% | 35.11M | Aug 2015 | SMRF vs OEFA |
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