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 146 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% | 4.48M | Sep 2025 | AQEC vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.76B | Mar 2019 | AQEC vs BBUS | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.67B | Oct 2000 | AQEC vs SPTM | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.69B | Oct 2017 | AQEC vs SCHK | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.05B | Nov 2009 | AQEC vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AQEC
Among 208 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 901.67M | Sep 2018 | AQEC vs IUS | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs AFOS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 93 | 12.26M | Sep 2022 | AQEC vs AVIE | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 92 | — | May 2024 | AQEC vs RSSY | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | AQEC vs RAFE |
Top Performing AQEC Alternatives (YTD)
AQEC is at -2.15% YTD. There are 232 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 37.15% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | AQEC vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.14% | — | May 2024 | AQEC vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 27.39% | — | Sep 2024 | AQEC vs CNAV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 27.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | AQEC vs AFOS | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 21.06% | 8.19M | Mar 2023 | AQEC vs FTIF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AQEC
AQEC has 13.27% 1-year volatility. There are 139 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.40%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.40% | 42.09M | May 2023 | AQEC vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.65% | — | Jul 2025 | AQEC vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.53% | 23.24B | Oct 2011 | AQEC vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.88% | 402.23M | May 2020 | AQEC vs SIXA | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.26% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | AQEC vs SPCT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AQEC
Among 208 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | AQEC vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.26M | Sep 2022 | AQEC vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | AQEC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | AQEC vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | AQEC vs SELV |
Often Compared With AQEC
Investors most often compare AQEC with FNDX, BLCR, VTI. These 18 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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