AQE Core ETF (AQEC) 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 AQEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AQEC
AQEC charges 0.49% annually. There are 141 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% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | AQEC vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | AQEC vs BBUS | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | AQEC vs SCHK | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.10B | Nov 2009 | AQEC vs SCHB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | AQEC vs SPTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AQEC
Among 221 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 92 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | AQEC vs IUS | |
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 91 | — | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs BUFH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 89 | — | May 2024 | AQEC vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 88 | 10.47M | Sep 2022 | AQEC vs AVIE |
Top Performing AQEC Alternatives (YTD)
AQEC is at -6.71% YTD. There are 247 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 43.83% | — | Sep 2024 | AQEC vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 42.84% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | AQEC vs NRSH | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.30% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 30.40% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | AQEC vs MTUM | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 27.86% | — | May 2024 | AQEC vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AQEC
AQEC has 12.49% 1-year volatility. There are 90 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.37% | — | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.03% | — | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.45% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | AQEC vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.56% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | AQEC vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | AQEC vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AQEC
Among 221 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.53%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | -1.53% | — | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs BUFH | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | AQEC vs UJUN | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | -2.87% | — | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | AQEC vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | AQEC vs DMAY |
Often Compared With AQEC
Investors most often compare AQEC with BLCR, FNDX, BDGS. These 13 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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