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 Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.85% | 229.68M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXY | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 0.85% | 44.93M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | 0.89% | 510.38M | Jan 2018 | SVOL vs VXX | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.95% | 398.99M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs UVXY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SVOL
SVOL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 18. There is 1 ETF in the Volatility category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 31.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 31 | 249.79M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 16 | 14.96M | Apr 2023 | SVOL vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 4 | 44.93M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF | 2 | 425.83M | Mar 2022 | SVOL vs UVIX | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 1 | 398.99M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs UVXY |
Top Performing SVOL Alternatives (YTD)
SVOL is at -0.40% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Volatility category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 1.31% | 44.93M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | -0.92% | 249.79M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | -2.29% | 14.96M | Apr 2023 | SVOL vs ZVOL | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | -8.16% | 510.38M | Jan 2018 | SVOL vs VXX | |
| ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | -8.27% | 229.68M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SVOL
SVOL has 20.90% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Volatility category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Shares Trust - Dynamic Short Short-Term Vo... | 0.00% | 6.57M | Jan 2022 | SVOL vs WEIX | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 18.74% | 14.96M | Apr 2023 | SVOL vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 18.98% | 44.93M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 28.62% | 249.79M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | 55.57% | 510.38M | Jan 2018 | SVOL vs VXX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SVOL
SVOL has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.01%. No ETFs in the Volatility category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -15.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | -15.22% | 44.93M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXM | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | -16.46% | 14.96M | Apr 2023 | SVOL vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | -22.94% | 249.79M | Oct 2011 | SVOL vs SVXY | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | -56.23% | 510.38M | Jan 2018 | SVOL vs VXX | |
| ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | -56.72% | 229.68M | Jan 2011 | SVOL vs VIXY |
Other ETFs from Simplify
The 10 most viewed Simplify ETFs shown here include CTA, HEQT, MAXI and span 12 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 | 24 | 12.30% | 1.55B | Mar 2022 | SVOL vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Options Trading | 70 | 4.95% | 323.34M | Nov 2021 | SVOL vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -33.46% | 29.47M | Sep 2022 | SVOL vs MAXI | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund | 4 | -2.55% | 231.13M | May 2021 | SVOL vs PFIX | |
| Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | High Yield Bonds | 5 | -2.44% | 406.85M | Feb 2022 | SVOL vs CDX | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond, Derivative Income | 87 | 1.90% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | SVOL vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend | 5 | -0.38% | 75.42M | Oct 2022 | SVOL vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 44 | 0.48% | 493.82M | Feb 2022 | SVOL vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 45 | -0.23% | 1.57B | Nov 2023 | SVOL vs MTBA | |
| Simplify Commodities Strategy No K-1 ETF | Commodities | 29 | 14.81% | 114.49M | Mar 2023 | SVOL vs HARD |
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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