iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF (THRO) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF (THRO) 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 THRO. 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 THRO
THRO charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among THRO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | Jan 22, 2026 | THRO vs GDT | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | Jan 12, 2021 | THRO vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | Jan 12, 2024 | THRO vs TBFG | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 0.44% | Sep 10, 2018 | THRO vs TRTY | |
| Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF | 0.49% | May 6, 2025 | THRO vs QQWZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to THRO
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 | 93 | May 18, 2022 | THRO vs MOOD | |
| THOR Index Rotation ETF | 91 | Sep 23, 2024 | THRO vs THIR | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 91 | Sep 10, 2018 | THRO vs TRTY | |
| iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF | 88 | Dec 3, 2024 | THRO vs CORO | |
| SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF | 84 | Mar 5, 2025 | THRO vs ALLW |
Top Performing THRO Alternatives (YTD)
THRO alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 6.71% | May 18, 2022 | THRO vs MOOD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 5.59% | Sep 10, 2018 | THRO vs TRTY | |
| Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF | 5.07% | May 6, 2025 | THRO vs QQWZ | |
| SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF | 4.95% | Mar 5, 2025 | THRO vs ALLW | |
| Pmv Adaptive Risk Parity ETF | 3.90% | Dec 21, 2022 | THRO vs ARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to THRO
THRO alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 7.51% | Sep 16, 2020 | THRO vs TDSB | |
| RiverNorth Active Income ETF | 10.43% | Aug 4, 2025 | THRO vs CEFZ | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 10.97% | Sep 10, 2018 | THRO vs TRTY | |
| FundX Conservative ETF | 11.96% | Jul 1, 2002 | THRO vs XRLX | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 12.36% | Jan 12, 2024 | THRO vs TBFG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to THRO
THRO 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 | -6.02% | Sep 16, 2020 | THRO vs TDSB | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -7.52% | Sep 10, 2018 | THRO vs TRTY | |
| SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF | -8.78% | Mar 5, 2025 | THRO vs ALLW | |
| THOR Index Rotation ETF | -8.88% | Sep 23, 2024 | THRO vs THIR | |
| FundX Conservative ETF | -8.91% | Jul 1, 2002 | THRO vs XRLX |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | THRO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | THRO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | THRO vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | THRO vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | THRO vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | THRO vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | THRO vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | THRO vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | THRO vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | THRO vs ACWI |
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