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 132 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% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | BGDV vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | BGDV vs GXLC | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | BGDV vs SCHK | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.77B | Nov 2009 | BGDV vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | BGDV vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BGDV
BGDV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 80. There are 13 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BGDV vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | BGDV vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | BGDV vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 92 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | BGDV vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | BGDV vs RAFE |
Top Performing BGDV Alternatives (YTD)
BGDV is at 13.61% YTD. There are 48 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 40.20% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | BGDV vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 35.88% | — | Sep 2024 | BGDV vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 31.93% | — | May 2024 | BGDV vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 29.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BGDV vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.95% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | BGDV vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BGDV
BGDV has 11.36% 1-year volatility. There are 37 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.37% | 42.09M | May 2023 | BGDV vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | BGDV vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.48% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | BGDV vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.87% | 402.23M | May 2020 | BGDV vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.26% | 168.13M | May 2022 | BGDV vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BGDV
BGDV has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.41%. There are 56 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | BGDV vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | BGDV vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | BGDV vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | BGDV vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | BGDV vs SELV |
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 | 44 | 16.05% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | BGDV vs SMIG | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 85 | 12.38% | 342.03M | Sep 2023 | BGDV vs BGIG | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 14.41% | 142.79M | Dec 2024 | BGDV vs SCDV |
Often Compared With BGDV
Investors most often compare BGDV with DMAY, PSCX, MOO. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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