AAM Transformers ETF (TRFM) Alternatives

AAM Transformers ETF (TRFM) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TRFM. 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 TRFM

TRFM charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TRFM alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
FTEC	Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF	0.08%	Oct 21, 2013	TRFM vs FTEC
XLK	State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF	0.08%	Dec 16, 1998	TRFM vs XLK
VGT	Vanguard Information Technology ETF	0.09%	Mar 25, 2004	TRFM vs VGT
VOX	Vanguard Communication Services ETF	0.10%	Sep 23, 2004	TRFM vs VOX
TRUT	Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF	0.13%	Aug 20, 2025	TRFM vs TRUT

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TRFM

Among ETFs in the Technology Equities 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
CHPS	Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF	96	Jul 12, 2023	TRFM vs CHPS
AIS	VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF	95	Dec 3, 2024	TRFM vs AIS
CHAT	Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF	95	May 17, 2023	TRFM vs CHAT
FTXL	First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF	95	Sep 20, 2016	TRFM vs FTXL
SMH	VanEck Semiconductor ETF	95	Dec 20, 2011	TRFM vs SMH

Top Performing TRFM Alternatives (YTD)

TRFM alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
ARMH	Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF	39.97%	Mar 13, 2025	TRFM vs ARMH
ASMH	ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF	25.77%	Mar 13, 2025	TRFM vs ASMH
PSI	Invesco Semiconductors ETF	19.68%	Jun 23, 2005	TRFM vs PSI
TCAI	Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF	16.67%	Aug 4, 2025	TRFM vs TCAI
IDGT	iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat...	15.26%	Jul 10, 2001	TRFM vs IDGT

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TRFM

TRFM alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
TIME	Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF	15.02%	Jan 27, 2022	TRFM vs TIME
XLKI	State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium...	17.22%	Jul 29, 2025	TRFM vs XLKI
KROP	Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF	19.32%	Jul 12, 2021	TRFM vs KROP
NXTG	First Trust IndXX NextG ETF	19.87%	Feb 17, 2011	TRFM vs NXTG
VOX	Vanguard Communication Services ETF	20.34%	Sep 23, 2004	TRFM vs VOX

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TRFM

TRFM alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
KROP	Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF	-11.29%	Jul 12, 2021	TRFM vs KROP
IDGT	iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat...	-12.23%	Jul 10, 2001	TRFM vs IDGT
NXTG	First Trust IndXX NextG ETF	-12.49%	Feb 17, 2011	TRFM vs NXTG
FEPI	REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF	-12.91%	Oct 11, 2023	TRFM vs FEPI
PXQ	Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF	-12.94%	Jun 23, 2005	TRFM vs PXQ

Other ETFs from AAM

Most popular AAM ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
BDIV	AAM Brentview Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Value Equities	70	-0.19%	Jul 30, 2024	TRFM vs BDIV

Often Compared With TRFM

What investors most often compare with TRFM, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
ALAI	Alger AI Enablers & Adopters ETF	Technology Equities	80	-8.50%	Apr 4, 2024	TRFM vs ALAI
FDN	First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index	Large Cap Growth Equities	18	-13.06%	Jun 23, 2006	TRFM vs FDN
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	TRFM vs VOO
SPMO	Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF	S&P 500	66	-5.78%	Oct 9, 2015	TRFM vs SPMO
LQAI	LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	58	-1.92%	Nov 7, 2023	TRFM vs LQAI
FNGS	MicroSectors FANG+ ETN	Large Cap Growth Equities	41	-12.40%	Nov 12, 2019	TRFM vs FNGS
QTUM	Defiance Quantum ETF	Technology Equities	85	-1.95%	Sep 5, 2018	TRFM vs QTUM
QQQ	Invesco QQQ ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	69	-5.93%	Mar 10, 1999	TRFM vs QQQ
AOTG	AOT Growth and Innovation ETF	Technology Equities	41	-14.87%	Jun 28, 2022	TRFM vs AOTG
THRO	iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF	Tactical Allocation	52	-6.03%	Dec 14, 2021	TRFM vs THRO
SPWO	SP Funds S&P World ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	80	3.57%	Dec 19, 2023	TRFM vs SPWO
GRNY	Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	78	-3.59%	Nov 7, 2024	TRFM vs GRNY
IWY	iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	50	-10.08%	Sep 22, 2009	TRFM vs IWY
VXUS	Vanguard Total International Stock ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	86	2.32%	Jan 26, 2011	TRFM vs VXUS
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	Dividend	52	12.79%	Oct 20, 2011	TRFM vs SCHD
SCHG	Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	46	-10.59%	Dec 11, 2009	TRFM vs SCHG
TRFK	Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF	Technology Equities	70	-2.84%	Jun 8, 2022	TRFM vs TRFK
AIPO	Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF	Technology Equities	—	12.84%	Jul 24, 2025	TRFM vs AIPO

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