LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF (TOT) 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 TOT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TOT
TOT charges 0.07% annually. No ETFs in the Actively Managed category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Industrials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 261.34K | Jun 2026 | TOT vs TRUI | |
| VanEck Financials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 587.41K | Apr 2026 | TOT vs TRUF | |
| Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing ... | 0.10% | 7.83M | Aug 2025 | TOT vs TIPB | |
| VanEck Consumer Staples TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 253.67K | Jun 2026 | TOT vs TRUO | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 55.87M | Feb 2026 | TOT vs TRUC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TOT
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 | TOT vs ABI | |
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | TOT vs CLSE | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | 96 | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | TOT vs SEIX | |
| Dimensional US Marketwide Value ETF | 93 | 15.39B | Dec 1998 | TOT vs DFUV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 92 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | TOT vs AFOS |
Top Performing TOT 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 | TOT vs USOY | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 29.44% | 1.73B | Oct 2014 | TOT vs ARKG | |
| Towle Value ETF | 27.04% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | TOT vs TCV | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 22.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | TOT vs POW | |
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 22.28% | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | TOT vs CLSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TOT
TOT has 13.32% 1-year volatility. There are 50 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 | TOT vs YCLO | |
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | 0.87% | — | Mar 2026 | TOT vs SCUB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.27% | 56.31M | Jun 2025 | TOT vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.29% | 15.01M | Feb 2026 | TOT vs RAAY | |
| Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.60% | — | Mar 2026 | TOT vs SCSB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TOT
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 | TOT vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.11% | 9.71M | Jul 2023 | TOT vs USFI | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | -1.13% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | TOT vs SEIX | |
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | -1.46% | 3.37B | Nov 2018 | TOT vs FLXR | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 168.20M | Jun 2025 | TOT vs BLST |
Often Compared With TOT
Investors most often compare TOT with STRN, RCLO, SAPH. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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