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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to THRO
THRO charges 0.60% annually. There are 11 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 | THRO vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | 11.12M | Jan 2026 | THRO vs GDT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 189.62M | Mar 2026 | THRO vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 140.33M | Jan 2021 | THRO vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | THRO vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to THRO
THRO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 17 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 85.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 85 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | THRO vs RHRX | |
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 84 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | THRO vs LEXI | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 79 | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | THRO vs TRTY | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 78 | 110.78M | May 2022 | THRO vs MOOD | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 75 | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | THRO vs TDSB |
Top Performing THRO Alternatives (YTD)
THRO is at 11.85% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 18.32%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 18.32% | 410.55M | Dec 2025 | THRO vs SFTX | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 18.30% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | THRO vs RHRX | |
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | 17.75% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | THRO vs AGOX | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 17.75% | — | Dec 2025 | THRO vs MATE | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 17.64% | — | Aug 2025 | THRO vs ASGM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to THRO
THRO has 14.02% 1-year volatility. There are 21 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.89% | 6.61M | Sep 2025 | THRO vs LOTI | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.16% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | THRO vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.39% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | THRO vs TDSB | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | 8.80% | 38.23M | Apr 2023 | THRO vs BSR | |
| GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF | 8.88% | 34.00M | Oct 2025 | THRO vs GMOD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to THRO
THRO has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.87%. There are 20 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | THRO vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | THRO vs TDSB | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | THRO vs TDSC | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | -5.49% | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | THRO vs TRTY | |
| Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund | -5.85% | 274.27M | Mar 2022 | THRO vs TACK |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | THRO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.32% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | THRO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 88.79% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | THRO vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.84% | 894.38B | May 2000 | THRO vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | -1.35% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | THRO vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 83 | 11.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | THRO vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 29 | -17.46% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | THRO vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.04% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | THRO vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 20.14% | 83.34B | May 2000 | THRO vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.64% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | THRO vs ACWI |
Often Compared With THRO
Investors most often compare THRO with DYNF, SPMO, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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