UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF (UPAR) 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 UPAR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to UPAR
UPAR charges 0.65% annually. There are 29 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | 172.95M | Dec 2025 | UPAR vs CTAP | |
| iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 813.86M | Nov 2008 | UPAR vs AOK | |
| iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.20B | Nov 2008 | UPAR vs AOA | |
| iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.67B | Nov 2008 | UPAR vs AOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 9.21M | Jun 2020 | UPAR vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to UPAR
UPAR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 43. There are 50 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 85.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | 85 | 1.60B | Jun 2023 | UPAR vs INCM | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 81 | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | UPAR vs BAMY | |
| Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF | 79 | 66.74M | Jun 2023 | UPAR vs AVMA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 75 | 59.26M | May 2021 | UPAR vs NTSE | |
| Adaptive Core ETF | 73 | 16.56M | Nov 2021 | UPAR vs RULE |
Top Performing UPAR Alternatives (YTD)
UPAR is at 6.27% YTD. There are 32 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.17%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Core ETF | 43.17% | 16.56M | Nov 2021 | UPAR vs RULE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 26.85% | 59.26M | May 2021 | UPAR vs NTSE | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 16.60% | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | UPAR vs CLSM | |
| Myriad Dynamic Asset Allocation ETF | 16.10% | — | Oct 2025 | UPAR vs MDAA | |
| STF Tactical Growth & Income ETF | 15.79% | 76.94M | May 2022 | UPAR vs TUGN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to UPAR
UPAR has 14.33% 1-year volatility. There are 58 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | 7.49M | Nov 2015 | UPAR vs ASET | |
| Prospera Income ETF | 2.95% | 2.20M | Sep 2025 | UPAR vs THRV | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.35% | 97.82M | Aug 2014 | UPAR vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.23% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | UPAR vs MFUL | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 4.57% | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | UPAR vs BAMY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to UPAR
UPAR has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.13%. There are 56 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Yield ETF | -2.48% | 44.81M | Sep 2023 | UPAR vs BAMY | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | 97.82M | Aug 2014 | UPAR vs HISF | |
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | -3.19% | 1.60B | Jun 2023 | UPAR vs INCM | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.25% | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | UPAR vs HIDE | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.36% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | UPAR vs MFUL |
Often Compared With UPAR
Investors most often compare UPAR with ALLW, RPAR, RSSB. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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