iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF (AOR) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AOR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AOR
AOR charges 0.25% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | 177.84M | Dec 2025 | AOR vs CTAP | |
| iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.15% | 3.17B | Nov 2008 | AOR vs AOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 37.39M | Jun 2020 | AOR vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 9.22M | Jun 2020 | AOR vs EAOK | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | 8.63M | Jun 2020 | AOR vs EAOM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AOR
AOR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 30 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | 89 | 1.54B | Jun 2023 | AOR vs INCM | |
| Draco Evolution AI ETF | 87 | 20.72M | Jul 2024 | AOR vs DRAI | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 87 | 53.56M | May 2021 | AOR vs NTSE | |
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 85 | 969.68M | Apr 2018 | AOR vs RAAX | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 82 | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | AOR vs CLSM |
Top Performing AOR Alternatives (YTD)
AOR is at 7.39% YTD. There are 36 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 45.39%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Core ETF | 45.39% | 12.20M | Nov 2021 | AOR vs RULE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 32.02% | 53.56M | May 2021 | AOR vs NTSE | |
| Myriad Dynamic Asset Allocation ETF | 22.13% | — | Oct 2025 | AOR vs MDAA | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 21.95% | 177.84M | Dec 2025 | AOR vs CTAP | |
| Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF | 20.45% | 114.31M | Jul 2021 | AOR vs CLSM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AOR
AOR has 8.42% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | 7.49M | Nov 2015 | AOR vs ASET | |
| Prospera Income ETF | 2.92% | 2.20M | Sep 2025 | AOR vs THRV | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.32% | 95.53M | Aug 2014 | AOR vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 3.93% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | AOR vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 4.43% | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | AOR vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AOR
AOR has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.64%. There are 31 ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -2.31% | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | AOR vs HIDE | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | -2.48% | 45.58M | Sep 2023 | AOR vs BAMY | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | 95.53M | Aug 2014 | AOR vs HISF | |
| Franklin Income Focus ETF | -3.19% | 1.54B | Jun 2023 | AOR vs INCM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.36% | 26.13M | Nov 2021 | AOR vs MFUL |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | AOR vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | AOR vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | AOR vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | AOR vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | AOR vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | AOR vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | AOR vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | AOR vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | AOR vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | AOR vs ACWI |
Often Compared With AOR
Investors most often compare AOR with AOM, VOO, FFNOX. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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