PIMCO U.S. Stocks PLUS Active Bond ETF (SPLS) 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 SPLS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SPLS
SPLS charges 0.18% annually. There are 4 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 | SPLS vs CTAP | |
| iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.20B | Nov 2008 | SPLS vs AOA | |
| iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.67B | Nov 2008 | SPLS vs AOR | |
| iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 813.86M | Nov 2008 | SPLS vs AOK | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 9.21M | Jun 2020 | SPLS vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SPLS
Among 66 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | 88 | 1.60B | Jun 2023 | SPLS vs INCM | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 81 | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | SPLS vs BAMY | |
| Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF | 80 | 66.74M | Jun 2023 | SPLS vs AVMA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 75 | 59.26M | May 2021 | SPLS vs NTSE | |
| Adaptive Core ETF | 73 | 16.56M | Nov 2021 | SPLS vs RULE |
Top Performing SPLS Alternatives (YTD)
Among 71 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 42.32%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Core ETF | 42.32% | 16.56M | Nov 2021 | SPLS vs RULE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 27.36% | 59.26M | May 2021 | SPLS vs NTSE | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 15.97% | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | SPLS vs CLSM | |
| Myriad Dynamic Asset Allocation ETF | 15.59% | — | Oct 2025 | SPLS vs MDAA | |
| STF Tactical Growth ETF | 15.37% | 41.36M | May 2022 | SPLS vs TUG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SPLS
SPLS has 15.55% 1-year volatility. There are 62 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 | SPLS vs ASET | |
| Prospera Income ETF | 2.95% | 2.20M | Sep 2025 | SPLS vs THRV | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.35% | 97.82M | Aug 2014 | SPLS vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.22% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | SPLS vs MFUL | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 4.53% | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | SPLS vs BAMY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SPLS
Among 66 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Yield ETF | -2.48% | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | SPLS vs BAMY | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | 97.82M | Aug 2014 | SPLS vs HISF | |
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | -3.19% | 1.60B | Jun 2023 | SPLS vs INCM | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.31% | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | SPLS vs HIDE | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.36% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | SPLS vs MFUL |
Other ETFs from PIMCO
The 10 most viewed PIMCO ETFs shown here include MINT, PYLD, BOND and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $16B.
Often Compared With SPLS
Investors most often compare SPLS with LCO, MVFD, BAMA. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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