Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL) belongs to the Volatility category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SVOL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SVOL
SVOL charges 0.50% annually. No ETFs in the Volatility category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Shares Trust - Dynamic Short Short-Term Vo... | 0.50% | 6.57M | Jan 2022 | SVOL vs WEIX | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 0.85% | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.85% | 194.21M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXY | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | 0.89% | 474.45M | Jan 2018 | SVOL vs VXX | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.95% | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SVOL
SVOL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 3 ETFs in the Volatility category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 37.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 37 | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 30 | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | SVOL vs SVIX | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 28 | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | SVOL vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 3 | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| 2x Long VIX Futures ETF | 2 | 305.49M | Mar 2022 | SVOL vs UVIX |
Top Performing SVOL Alternatives (YTD)
SVOL is at 2.12% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Volatility category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 5.55% | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | SVOL vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 4.12% | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | -0.70% | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | SVOL vs SVIX | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | -5.83% | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | -17.72% | 474.45M | Jan 2018 | SVOL vs VXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SVOL
SVOL has 17.35% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Volatility category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 18.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 18.66% | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 18.82% | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | SVOL vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 28.92% | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 55.42% | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | SVOL vs SVIX | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | 56.27% | 474.45M | Jan 2018 | SVOL vs VXX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SVOL
SVOL has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.42%. No ETFs in the Volatility category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -16.46%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | -16.46% | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | SVOL vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | -19.16% | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | -22.94% | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | -42.69% | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | SVOL vs SVIX | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | -53.98% | 474.45M | Jan 2018 | SVOL vs VXX |
Other ETFs from Simplify
The 10 most viewed Simplify ETFs shown here include CTA, HEQT, BUCK and span 16 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 9 | 0.33% | 1.51B | Mar 2022 | SVOL vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Equity Hedged, Options Trading, Actively Managed | 76 | 5.68% | 300.35M | Nov 2021 | SVOL vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond, Derivative Income | 95 | 2.36% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | SVOL vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency, Derivative Income | 1 | -36.84% | 25.97M | Sep 2022 | SVOL vs MAXI | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund | 6 | -0.95% | 167.19M | May 2021 | SVOL vs PFIX | |
| Simplify High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 6 | -2.68% | 387.11M | Feb 2022 | SVOL vs CDX | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend | 5 | -0.37% | 71.03M | Oct 2022 | SVOL vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 45 | 0.00% | 570.38M | Feb 2022 | SVOL vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 40 | -0.33% | 1.53B | Nov 2023 | SVOL vs MTBA | |
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Gold, Leveraged Commodities, Precious Metals | 12 | -20.87% | 37.25M | Dec 2024 | SVOL vs YGLD |
Often Compared With SVOL
Investors most often compare SVOL with JEPI, SPY, ^VIX. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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