Zacks Income ETF (ZINC) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ZINC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ZINC
ZINC charges 0.55% annually. There are 97 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | ZINC vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | ZINC vs VIG | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | ZINC vs DIVB | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | ZINC vs SCHD | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | 139.61M | Jun 2016 | ZINC vs UDIV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZINC
Among 131 ETFs in the Dividend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 96 | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | ZINC vs LVHI | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 92 | 142.37M | Jun 2006 | ZINC vs DEW | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 92 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | ZINC vs EFAS | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 91 | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | ZINC vs INCE | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 91 | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | ZINC vs ALTY |
Top Performing ZINC Alternatives (YTD)
Among 143 ETFs in the Dividend category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 93.46%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 93.46% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | ZINC vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 37.54% | 8.22M | Feb 2021 | ZINC vs SCDL | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 27.72% | 26.22M | Aug 2022 | ZINC vs NDIV | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 26.67% | 314.47M | Dec 2010 | ZINC vs KBWY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 24.63% | 145.45M | Aug 2013 | ZINC vs DGRE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZINC
ZINC has 10.19% 1-year volatility. There are 24 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.87%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.87% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | ZINC vs ALTY | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 7.29% | 71.03M | Oct 2022 | ZINC vs HIGH | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.02% | 45.17B | May 2020 | ZINC vs JEPI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.40% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | ZINC vs INCE | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 8.95% | 6.21B | Jun 2006 | ZINC vs DLN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZINC
Among 131 ETFs in the Dividend category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.48B | Mar 2006 | ZINC vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | ZINC vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | ZINC vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | ZINC vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | ZINC vs INCE |
Other ETFs from Zacks
The 4 most viewed Zacks ETFs shown here include ZECP, SMIZ, GROZ and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $262M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacks Earnings Consistent Portfolio ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 8.43% | 262.00M | Aug 2021 | ZINC vs ZECP | |
| Zacks Small/Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 16.41% | 152.90M | Oct 2023 | ZINC vs SMIZ | |
| Zacks Focus Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 9.19% | — | Dec 2024 | ZINC vs GROZ | |
| Zacks Quality International ETF | Actively Managed, Foreign Large Cap Equities, Global Equities | — | 9.56% | 39.36M | Aug 2025 | ZINC vs QUIZ |
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