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 133 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.61B | Oct 2000 | AQEC vs SPTM | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.95B | Jun 2016 | AQEC vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | AQEC vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | AQEC vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | AQEC vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AQEC
Among 206 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | AQEC vs RSSY | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 91 | 860.84M | Sep 2018 | AQEC vs IUS | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | 6.04B | Oct 2023 | AQEC vs BLCR | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | AQEC vs CNAV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 85 | 47.28M | Dec 2020 | AQEC vs PSCX |
Top Performing AQEC Alternatives (YTD)
AQEC is at -7.82% YTD. There are 240 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.92%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 47.92% | 20.80M | Nov 2023 | AQEC vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 47.26% | — | Sep 2024 | AQEC vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.45% | — | May 2024 | AQEC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 32.04% | 194.17M | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 31.75% | 26.66B | Apr 2013 | AQEC vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AQEC
AQEC has 12.07% 1-year volatility. There are 97 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 | 3.98% | — | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs BUFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.25% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | AQEC vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 4.73% | 354.49M | May 2020 | AQEC vs DMAY | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 5.04% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | AQEC vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AQEC
Among 206 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | AQEC vs UJUN | |
| Calvert US Select Equity ETF | -3.08% | 25.16M | Jan 2023 | AQEC vs CVSE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | AQEC vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 354.49M | May 2020 | AQEC vs DMAY | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -3.44% | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | AQEC vs DFND |
Often Compared With AQEC
Investors most often compare AQEC with FNDX, VTI, BDGS. These 5 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 14.57% | 25.47B | Aug 2013 | AQEC vs FNDX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 11.20% | 2.20T | May 2001 | AQEC vs VTI | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 5.64% | 42.09M | May 2023 | AQEC vs BDGS | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 81 | 25.81% | 5.55M | Mar 2023 | AQEC vs FTIF | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 88 | 14.46% | 1.32B | Aug 2013 | AQEC vs FNDB |
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