The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF (TBFG) Alternatives
The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF (TBFG) 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 TBFG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to TBFG
TBFG charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TBFG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | Jan 22, 2026 | TBFG vs GDT | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | Jan 12, 2021 | TBFG vs ONOF | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 0.44% | Sep 10, 2018 | TBFG vs TRTY | |
| Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF | 0.49% | May 6, 2025 | TBFG vs QQWZ | |
| iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF | 0.55% | Dec 3, 2024 | TBFG vs CORO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TBFG
Among ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 90 | May 18, 2022 | TBFG vs MOOD | |
| THOR Index Rotation ETF | 89 | Sep 23, 2024 | TBFG vs THIR | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 88 | Sep 10, 2018 | TBFG vs TRTY | |
| iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF | 86 | Dec 3, 2024 | TBFG vs CORO | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 81 | Sep 20, 2012 | TBFG vs RHRX |
Top Performing TBFG Alternatives (YTD)
TBFG alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 6.88% | May 18, 2022 | TBFG vs MOOD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 6.22% | Sep 10, 2018 | TBFG vs TRTY | |
| SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF | 5.86% | Mar 5, 2025 | TBFG vs ALLW | |
| Pmv Adaptive Risk Parity ETF | 5.09% | Dec 21, 2022 | TBFG vs ARP | |
| Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF | 5.02% | May 6, 2025 | TBFG vs QQWZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TBFG
TBFG alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Target Drawdown 5 ETF | 0.00% | Sep 16, 2020 | TBFG vs TDSA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 7.49% | Sep 16, 2020 | TBFG vs TDSB | |
| RiverNorth Active Income ETF | 10.50% | Aug 4, 2025 | TBFG vs CEFZ | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 10.97% | Sep 10, 2018 | TBFG vs TRTY | |
| FundX Conservative ETF | 11.96% | Jul 1, 2002 | TBFG vs XRLX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TBFG
TBFG alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.78% | Sep 16, 2020 | TBFG vs TDSB | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -5.93% | Sep 10, 2018 | TBFG vs TRTY | |
| FundX Conservative ETF | -6.28% | Jul 1, 2002 | TBFG vs XRLX | |
| Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund | -6.97% | Mar 22, 2022 | TBFG vs TACK | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | -7.58% | Jan 12, 2021 | TBFG vs ONOF |
Often Compared With TBFG
What investors most often compare with TBFG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core Moderate Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 72 | -0.33% | Nov 4, 2008 | TBFG vs AOM | |
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | Tactical Allocation, Actively Managed | 33 | -4.45% | Sep 20, 2012 | TBFG vs AGOX | |
| Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 53 | -3.43% | Nov 6, 2018 | TBFG vs SWAN | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | Actively Managed, Tactical Allocation | 23 | 3.19% | Sep 16, 2020 | TBFG vs TDSC | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | 19 | 1.33% | Apr 17, 2023 | TBFG vs BSR | |
| iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF | Tactical Allocation | 43 | -4.78% | Dec 14, 2021 | TBFG vs THRO | |
| First Trust Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 0.85% | Nov 19, 2025 | TBFG vs ESBG | |
| RH Tactical Outlook ETF | Tactical Allocation | 47 | -0.66% | Sep 20, 2012 | TBFG vs RHTX | |
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | Tactical Allocation | 73 | -0.11% | Jun 30, 2021 | TBFG vs LEXI | |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF | Tactical Allocation | 38 | -2.45% | May 14, 2018 | TBFG vs DALI |
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