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 106 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% | 6.49M | Sep 2025 | TFFI vs TOT | |
| VanEck Industrials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 261.34K | Jun 2026 | TFFI vs TRUI | |
| VanEck Financials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 587.41K | Apr 2026 | TFFI vs TRUF | |
| Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing ... | 0.10% | 7.83M | Aug 2025 | TFFI vs TIPB | |
| VanEck Consumer Staples TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 253.67K | Jun 2026 | TFFI vs TRUO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TFFI
Among 73 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs ABI | |
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | TFFI vs CLSE | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | TFFI vs SEIX | |
| Dimensional US Marketwide Value ETF | 93 | 15.39B | Dec 1998 | TFFI vs DFUV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 92 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs AFOS |
Top Performing TFFI Alternatives (YTD)
Among 89 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 51.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 51.12% | 69.23M | May 2024 | TFFI vs USOY | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 29.44% | 1.73B | Oct 2014 | TFFI vs ARKG | |
| Towle Value ETF | 27.04% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | TFFI vs TCV | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 22.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | TFFI vs POW | |
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 22.28% | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | TFFI vs CLSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TFFI
TFFI has 7.75% 1-year volatility. There are 31 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin BSP CLO ETF | 0.43% | 50.33M | Jun 2026 | TFFI vs YCLO | |
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | 0.87% | — | Mar 2026 | TFFI vs SCUB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.27% | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.29% | 15.01M | Feb 2026 | TFFI vs RAAY | |
| Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.60% | — | Mar 2026 | TFFI vs SCSB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TFFI
Among 74 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% | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.11% | 9.71M | Jul 2023 | TFFI vs USFI | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | TFFI vs SEIX | |
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | -1.46% | 3.37B | Nov 2018 | TFFI vs FLXR | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 168.20M | Jun 2025 | TFFI vs BLST |
Often Compared With TFFI
Investors most often compare TFFI with TACN, SAPH, RAAR. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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