Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF (BLCR) 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 BLCR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BLCR
BLCR charges 0.36% annually. There are 117 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% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | BLCR vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | BLCR vs BBUS | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.05B | Nov 2009 | BLCR vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.10B | Nov 2009 | BLCR vs SCHB | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | BLCR vs SCHK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLCR
BLCR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 8 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 | BLCR vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | BLCR vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | BLCR vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | BLCR vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | BLCR vs PSCX |
Top Performing BLCR Alternatives (YTD)
BLCR is at 16.77% YTD. There are 18 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 | BLCR vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | BLCR vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | BLCR vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BLCR vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | BLCR vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLCR
BLCR has 16.45% 1-year volatility. There are 223 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 | BLCR vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | BLCR vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | BLCR vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | BLCR vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | BLCR vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLCR
BLCR has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.26%. There are 160 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 | BLCR vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | BLCR vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | BLCR vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | BLCR vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | BLCR vs FJUN |
Other ETFs from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock ETFs shown here include BALI, CLOA, BRTR and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Advantage Large Cap Income ETF | Derivative Income | 74 | 8.90% | 1.23B | Sep 2023 | BLCR vs BALI | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.26% | 2.22B | Jan 2023 | BLCR vs CLOA | |
| Blackrock Total Return ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 37 | 0.63% | 714.52M | Dec 2023 | BLCR vs BRTR | |
| iShares Prime Money Market ETF | Money Market | 100 | 1.71% | 626.64M | Feb 2025 | BLCR vs PMMF | |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 50 | 1.25% | 53.61M | Oct 2022 | BLCR vs BRLN | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | Alternative Energy Equities | 38 | 5.94% | 260.30M | Apr 2021 | BLCR vs LCTD | |
| BlackRock Future Financial and Technology ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -10.19% | 8.97M | Aug 2022 | BLCR vs BPAY | |
| Future Tech ETF | Technology Equities | — | — | 12.05M | Sep 2020 | BLCR vs BTEK | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | — | — | 331.27M | May 2023 | BLCR vs BLCV | |
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | ESG, Sustainable | 54 | 6.71% | 1.48B | Apr 2021 | BLCR vs LCTU |
Often Compared With BLCR
Investors most often compare BLCR with SPMO, FFLC, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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