What are alternatives ETFs?

Alternatives ETFs offer exposure to the alternatives asset class. There are various alternative classifications, including hedge fund, long/short, managed futures and a few others. Alternatives, or “alts” for short, refers to investments that fall outside of the conventional asset class buckets, which are stocks, bonds, and cash.

What are the different types of ETFs?

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How are alternative ETF issuers ranked?

ETF issuers who have ETFs with exposure to Alternatives are ranked on certain investment-related metrics, including estimated revenue, 3-month fund flows, 3-month return, AUM, average ETF expenses and average dividend yields. The metric calculations are based on U.S.-listed Alternatives ETFs and every Alternatives ETF has one issuer.