Inspire Global Hope ETF (BLES) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BLES. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BLES
BLES charges 0.58% annually. There are 56 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | BLES vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | BLES vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.66B | Feb 2012 | BLES vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.64B | Jun 2024 | BLES vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 195.26M | Nov 2014 | BLES vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLES
BLES has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 47 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 84.68M | Jan 2018 | BLES vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 93 | 623.20M | Dec 2013 | BLES vs FYLD | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 92 | 477.05M | Apr 2018 | BLES vs DRIV | |
| Procure Space ETF | 88 | 144.60M | Apr 2019 | BLES vs UFO | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 87 | 2.84B | Mar 2023 | BLES vs FWD |
Top Performing BLES Alternatives (YTD)
BLES is at 11.95% YTD. There are 44 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 49.39%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 49.39% | 144.60M | Apr 2019 | BLES vs UFO | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 42.27% | 477.05M | Apr 2018 | BLES vs DRIV | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 40.11% | 2.84B | Mar 2023 | BLES vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 36.11% | 45.88M | Sep 2022 | BLES vs NXTE | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF | 31.10% | 23.10M | Dec 2017 | BLES vs HAIL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLES
BLES has 12.43% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.77% | 236.11M | May 2022 | BLES vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 5.95% | 75.34M | Apr 2012 | BLES vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.06% | 86.14M | Sep 2012 | BLES vs VEGA | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.49% | 1.72B | Sep 2025 | BLES vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.70% | 939.34M | Sep 2005 | BLES vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLES
BLES has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.29%. There are 11 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 75.34M | Apr 2012 | BLES vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | BLES vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.44% | 623.20M | Dec 2013 | BLES vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 99.48M | May 2019 | BLES vs HERD | |
| WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF | -6.60% | 26.54M | Aug 2014 | BLES vs WBIF |
Other ETFs from Inspire
The 7 most viewed Inspire ETFs shown here include BIBL, ISMD, GLRY and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $513M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 81 | 23.84% | 459.20M | Oct 2017 | BLES vs BIBL | |
| Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 21.54% | 318.37M | Feb 2017 | BLES vs ISMD | |
| Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ESG ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities, ESG | 49 | 17.07% | 163.31M | Dec 2020 | BLES vs GLRY | |
| Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 13.12% | 204.71M | Aug 2022 | BLES vs FDLS | |
| Inspire International ESG ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 40 | 7.15% | 513.26M | Sep 2019 | BLES vs WWJD | |
| Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF | Corporate Bonds | 35 | -0.18% | 465.86M | Jul 2017 | BLES vs IBD | |
| Inspire Tactical Balanced ESG ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 39 | 6.51% | 86.23M | Jul 2020 | BLES vs RISN |
Often Compared With BLES
Investors most often compare BLES with YALL, IWB, SCHD. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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