Allspring LT Large Core ETF (ALRG) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ALRG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ALRG
ALRG charges 0.28% annually. There are 91 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.50M | Sep 2025 | ALRG vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | ALRG vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.00B | Jun 2016 | ALRG vs USPX | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 94.34B | Jan 2004 | ALRG vs ITOT | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.72B | Oct 2017 | ALRG vs SCHK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ALRG
ALRG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 74. There are 85 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 96 | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | ALRG vs IUS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 96 | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | ALRG vs AVIE | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | ALRG vs AFOS | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 94 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | ALRG vs RAFE | |
| Essential 40 Stock ETF | 94 | 180.66M | Jun 2014 | ALRG vs ESN |
Top Performing ALRG Alternatives (YTD)
ALRG is at 12.78% YTD. There are 77 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.88%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 35.88% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | ALRG vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 30.52% | — | May 2024 | ALRG vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 30.16% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | ALRG vs AFOS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 26.09% | — | Sep 2024 | ALRG vs CNAV | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 23.66% | 5.62M | Mar 2023 | ALRG vs FTIF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ALRG
ALRG has 12.98% 1-year volatility. There are 96 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.38% | — | Jul 2025 | ALRG vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 9.02% | 402.23M | May 2020 | ALRG vs SIXA | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.22% | 1.53B | Apr 2015 | ALRG vs QUS | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.36% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | ALRG vs SPCT | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | 9.47% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | ALRG vs EQL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ALRG
ALRG has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.27%. There are 107 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | ALRG vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | ALRG vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | ALRG vs SIXA | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | -6.15% | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | ALRG vs IUS | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | -6.19% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | ALRG vs EQL |
Other ETFs from Allspring
The 7 most viewed Allspring ETFs shown here include AINP, AFIX, AUSM and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $423M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | Multisector Bonds | 44 | 1.09% | — | Dec 2024 | ALRG vs AINP | |
| Allspring Broad Market Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 24 | -0.22% | — | Dec 2024 | ALRG vs AFIX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | Municipal Bonds | 96 | 1.33% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | ALRG vs AUSM | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 86 | 29.71% | 78.82M | Jul 2025 | ALRG vs ASCE | |
| Allspring Core Plus ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 22 | -0.41% | 422.85M | Dec 2024 | ALRG vs APLU | |
| Allspring Special Large Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 11.20% | 212.50M | Mar 2025 | ALRG vs ASLV | |
| Allspring LT Large Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 6.90% | 107.70M | Mar 2025 | ALRG vs AGRW |
Often Compared With ALRG
Investors most often compare ALRG with BUFX, FNDB, BLCR. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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