First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG) Alternatives
First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AFLG. 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 AFLG
AFLG charges 0.55% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AFLG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | AFLG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | AFLG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | AFLG vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | AFLG vs VUG | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | AFLG vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AFLG
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | AFLG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | AFLG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | AFLG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | AFLG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | AFLG vs IOO |
Top Performing AFLG Alternatives (YTD)
AFLG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | AFLG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | AFLG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | AFLG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | AFLG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | AFLG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AFLG
AFLG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | AFLG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | AFLG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | AFLG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | AFLG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | AFLG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AFLG
AFLG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | AFLG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | AFLG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | AFLG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | AFLG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | AFLG vs ACSI |
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