Siren ETF Trust Siren Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF (BLCN) 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 BLCN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BLCN
BLCN charges 0.68% annually. There are 189 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% | 4.50M | Sep 2025 | BLCN vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | BLCN vs BBUS | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.48B | Oct 2000 | BLCN vs SPTM | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 94.34B | Jan 2004 | BLCN vs ITOT | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.00B | Jun 2016 | BLCN vs USPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLCN
Among 204 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 96 | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | BLCN vs IUS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 96 | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | BLCN vs AVIE | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BLCN vs AFOS | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 94 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | BLCN vs RAFE | |
| Essential 40 Stock ETF | 94 | 180.66M | Jun 2014 | BLCN vs ESN |
Top Performing BLCN Alternatives (YTD)
Among 231 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 35.88%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 35.88% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | BLCN vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 30.52% | — | May 2024 | BLCN vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 30.16% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BLCN vs AFOS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 26.09% | — | Sep 2024 | BLCN vs CNAV | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 23.66% | 5.62M | Mar 2023 | BLCN vs FTIF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLCN
Among 250 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 7.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.38% | — | Jul 2025 | BLCN vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 9.02% | 402.23M | May 2020 | BLCN vs SIXA | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.22% | 1.53B | Apr 2015 | BLCN vs QUS | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.36% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | BLCN vs SPCT | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | 9.47% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | BLCN vs EQL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLCN
Among 204 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | BLCN vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | BLCN vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | BLCN vs SIXA | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | -6.15% | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | BLCN vs IUS | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | -6.19% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | BLCN vs EQL |
Other ETFs from SRN Advisors
The 2 most viewed SRN Advisors ETFs shown here include DFND, LEAD and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $72M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | — | — | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | BLCN vs DFND | |
| Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | — | — | 72.31M | Jan 2016 | BLCN vs LEAD |
Often Compared With BLCN
Investors most often compare BLCN with BLOK, DAPP, FINX. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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