STF Tactical Growth ETF (TUG) Alternatives
STF Tactical Growth ETF (TUG) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TUG. 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 TUG
TUG charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TUG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | TUG vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | TUG vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | TUG vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | TUG vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | TUG vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TUG
Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 94 | Apr 9, 2018 | TUG vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 91 | Sep 27, 2023 | TUG vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 91 | Apr 5, 2012 | TUG vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 90 | Dec 9, 2014 | TUG vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 88 | May 20, 2021 | TUG vs NTSE |
Top Performing TUG Alternatives (YTD)
TUG alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 16.55% | Apr 9, 2018 | TUG vs RAAX | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | TUG vs HIDE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.59% | May 20, 2021 | TUG vs NTSE | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 5.36% | Dec 8, 2025 | TUG vs CTAP | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.18% | Jan 3, 2022 | TUG vs UPAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TUG
TUG alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | Nov 23, 2015 | TUG vs ASET | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | TUG vs DWAT | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | TUG vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.75% | Nov 2, 2021 | TUG vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.29% | Nov 16, 2022 | TUG vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TUG
TUG alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | Aug 13, 2014 | TUG vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | TUG vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | TUG vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | TUG vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | TUG vs DDX |
Other ETFs from STF
Most popular STF ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STF Tactical Growth & Income ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 57 | -6.61% | May 18, 2022 | TUG vs TUGN |
Often Compared With TUG
What investors most often compare with TUG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | TUG vs SPY | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | TUG vs QQQ | |
| JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | -2.87% | May 3, 2022 | TUG vs JEPQ | |
| AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund N | Equity Market Neutral | 80 | -3.36% | Oct 7, 2014 | TUG vs QMNNX | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | -4.69% | May 27, 2021 | TUG vs QQC.TO | |
| Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF | Global Allocation | — | 4.41% | Jun 30, 2025 | TUG vs HECA | |
| Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 68 | 3.35% | May 8, 2012 | TUG vs GYLD | |
| Q3 All-Season Active Rotation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 80 | 4.39% | Dec 6, 2022 | TUG vs QVOY | |
| First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index F... | Diversified Portfolio | 30 | 4.59% | Aug 14, 2012 | TUG vs MDIV |
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