The Brinsmere Fund - Conservative ETF (TBFC) 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 TBFC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TBFC
TBFC charges 0.44% annually. There are 6 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 | TBFC vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | 10.15M | Jan 2026 | TBFC vs GDT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 186.32M | Mar 2026 | TBFC vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 137.31M | Jan 2021 | TBFC vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | TBFC vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TBFC
TBFC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 17 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 99 | — | Jan 2024 | TBFC vs TYLD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 88 | 144.13M | Sep 2018 | TBFC vs TRTY | |
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 85 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | TBFC vs LEXI | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 84 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | TBFC vs RHRX | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 84 | 110.78M | May 2022 | TBFC vs MOOD |
Top Performing TBFC Alternatives (YTD)
TBFC is at 4.18% YTD. There are 34 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 18.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 18.25% | 491.38M | Dec 2025 | TBFC vs SFTX | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 16.91% | — | Aug 2025 | TBFC vs ASGM | |
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | 16.81% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | TBFC vs AGOX | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 16.80% | — | Dec 2025 | TBFC vs MATE | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 16.73% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | TBFC vs RHRX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TBFC
TBFC has 7.05% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 0.73% | — | Jan 2024 | TBFC vs TYLD | |
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.99% | 46.44M | Sep 2025 | TBFC vs LOTI | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.41% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | TBFC vs TDSB | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.47% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | TBFC vs GMMA | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 7.06% | 42.09M | May 2023 | TBFC vs BDGS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TBFC
TBFC has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.45%. There are 5 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | -0.18% | — | Jan 2024 | TBFC vs TYLD | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | TBFC vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | TBFC vs TDSB | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.76% | 42.09M | May 2023 | TBFC vs BDGS | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | TBFC vs TDSC |
Often Compared With TBFC
Investors most often compare TBFC with CLSM, COMT, DBE. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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