Bahl & Gaynor Dividend ETF (BGDV) 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 BGDV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BGDV
BGDV charges 0.45% annually. There are 128 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | BGDV vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | BGDV vs GXLC | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | BGDV vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | BGDV vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.05B | Nov 2009 | BGDV vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BGDV
BGDV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 75. There are 20 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | BGDV vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | BGDV vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | BGDV vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | BGDV vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | BGDV vs PSCX |
Top Performing BGDV Alternatives (YTD)
BGDV is at 12.25% YTD. There are 41 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | BGDV vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | BGDV vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | BGDV vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BGDV vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | BGDV vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BGDV
BGDV has 11.42% 1-year volatility. There are 49 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | BGDV vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | BGDV vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | BGDV vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | BGDV vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | BGDV vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BGDV
BGDV has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.41%. There are 65 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | BGDV vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | BGDV vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | BGDV vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | BGDV vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | BGDV vs FJUN |
Other ETFs from Bahl & Gaynor
The 3 most viewed Bahl & Gaynor ETFs shown here include SMIG, BGIG, SCDV and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 36 | 12.95% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | BGDV vs SMIG | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 76 | 10.12% | 342.03M | Sep 2023 | BGDV vs BGIG | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 14.25% | 142.79M | Dec 2024 | BGDV vs SCDV |
Often Compared With BGDV
Investors most often compare BGDV with MOO, SCHB, FTIF. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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