BlackRock Large Cap Growth ETF (BGRO) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BGRO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BGRO
BGRO charges 0.55% annually. There are 131 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | BGRO vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.29B | Jun 2004 | BGRO vs ILCB | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.24B | Jun 2004 | BGRO vs ILCG | |
| Invesco PureBeta MSCI USA ETF | 0.04% | 11.43B | Sep 2017 | BGRO vs PBUS | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.41B | Jul 2000 | BGRO vs IUSG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BGRO
BGRO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 135 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 88 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | BGRO vs NACP | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 87 | 33.20M | Dec 2021 | BGRO vs DARP | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 87 | 692.72M | Feb 2015 | BGRO vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 85 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | BGRO vs MFUS | |
| Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 84 | 931.20M | Jul 2019 | BGRO vs HLAL |
Top Performing BGRO Alternatives (YTD)
BGRO is at 11.37% YTD. There are 84 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Earnings Growth ETF | 39.14% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | BGRO vs SGRT | |
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 33.87% | 20.57M | Oct 2025 | BGRO vs MEME | |
| Mango Growth ETF | 32.07% | 239.95M | Dec 2025 | BGRO vs GARY | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 30.83% | 186.14M | Sep 2019 | BGRO vs VEGN | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 30.26% | 108.03M | Feb 2020 | BGRO vs IQM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BGRO
BGRO has 19.26% 1-year volatility. There are 158 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.96%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 7.96% | 39.10M | May 2017 | BGRO vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.15% | 1.54B | Apr 2015 | BGRO vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.40% | 785.89M | Sep 2005 | BGRO vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.52% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | BGRO vs DGRO | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.71% | 1.39B | Aug 2020 | BGRO vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BGRO
BGRO has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.64%. There are 150 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 87.62M | Jun 2016 | BGRO vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 692.72M | Feb 2015 | BGRO vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | BGRO vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | BGRO vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.54B | Apr 2015 | BGRO vs QUS |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.90% | 97.69B | May 2020 | BGRO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.03% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | BGRO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 93.25% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | BGRO vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 11.28% | 894.38B | May 2000 | BGRO vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | -0.89% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | BGRO vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 32 | -16.25% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | BGRO vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -4.82% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | BGRO vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.74% | 83.34B | May 2000 | BGRO vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 12.17% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | BGRO vs ACWI | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 31 | 0.16% | 138.36B | Sep 2003 | BGRO vs AGG |
Often Compared With BGRO
Investors most often compare BGRO with FSPGX, POLIX, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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