Chesapeake Trend-Following Fixed Income ETF (TFFI) belongs to the Actively Managed category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TFFI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TFFI
TFFI charges 1.01% annually. There are 72 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF | 0.07% | — | Sep 2025 | TFFI vs TOT | |
| ADRhedged SAP ETF | 0.19% | — | Jan 2025 | TFFI vs SAPH | |
| T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF | 0.20% | — | Dec 2025 | TFFI vs TACN | |
| Bluemonte Global Equity ETF | 0.23% | 329.50M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs BINT | |
| Bluemonte Core Bond ETF | 0.23% | 451.08M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs BDBT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TFFI
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | TFFI vs CLSE | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs ABI | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs AFOS | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 85 | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | TFFI vs CEFS | |
| Bluemonte Large Cap Value ETF | 84 | 233.80M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs BVAL |
Top Performing TFFI Alternatives (YTD)
Among 64 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 48.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 48.43% | 1.31B | Oct 2014 | TFFI vs ARKG | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 42.34% | — | Oct 2025 | TFFI vs POW | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.59% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs AFOS | |
| SMART Trend ETF | 26.14% | — | Aug 2025 | TFFI vs STRN | |
| Towle Value ETF | 24.97% | — | Jul 2025 | TFFI vs TCV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TFFI
TFFI has 8.06% 1-year volatility. There are 22 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | 0.79% | — | Mar 2026 | TFFI vs SCUB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.37% | — | Feb 2026 | TFFI vs RAAY | |
| Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.46% | — | Mar 2026 | TFFI vs SCSB | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Reinvesting ETF | 1.95% | — | Feb 2026 | TFFI vs RAAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TFFI
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | — | Jul 2023 | TFFI vs USFI | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 155.00M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs BLST | |
| Obra Defensive High Yield ETF | -1.96% | 5.15M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs ODHY | |
| Capital Group High Yield Bond ETF | -2.38% | 116.70M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs CGHY |
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