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ALTY vs SDFI

Global X Alternative Income ETF vs AB Short Duration Income ETF

ALTY

Global X Alternative Income ETF

Annual cost

0.50%

Fund size

$44M

SDFI

AB Short Duration Income ETF

Annual cost

0.30%

Fund size

$174M

Key differences

ALTY is an alternative ETF, while SDFI is a fixed income ETF. ALTY charges 0.50% a year and SDFI 0.30%.

  • ALTY is an alternative fund, while SDFI is a fixed income fund. They carry different risk/return profiles.
  • ALTY follows a option income strategy; SDFI uses active selection.
  • SDFI costs 0.20% less per year.
  • SDFI is much larger than ALTY. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.

Side-by-side comparison

ALTYSDFI
Annual cost (TER)0.50%0.30%
Fund size (AUM)$44M$174M
Since20152018
Dividend yield7.37%4.63%
Asset classalternativefixed income
Regionnorth america
Strategyoption incomeactive selection
CAGR 1Y+15.0%+4.1%
CAGR 3Y+11.3%N/A
CAGR 5Y+5.5%N/A
Sharpe 3Y0.86N/A
Volatility 1Y5.80%2.04%
Max drawdown-51.47%-1.21%

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