Bluemonte Large Cap Core ETF (BLUC) 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 BLUC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BLUC
BLUC charges 0.23% annually. There are 75 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 | BLUC vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | BLUC vs BBUS | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.72B | Oct 2017 | BLUC vs SCHK | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.00B | Jun 2016 | BLUC vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 71.82B | Nov 2009 | BLUC vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLUC
BLUC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 54. There are 140 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 96 | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | BLUC vs IUS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 95 | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | BLUC vs AVIE | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs AFOS | |
| Essential 40 Stock ETF | 93 | 180.66M | Jun 2014 | BLUC vs ESN | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 93 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | BLUC vs RAFE |
Top Performing BLUC Alternatives (YTD)
BLUC is at 11.99% YTD. There are 159 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 39.35% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | BLUC vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.29% | — | May 2024 | BLUC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.85% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs AFOS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 28.97% | — | Sep 2024 | BLUC vs CNAV | |
| ARS Core Equity Portfolio ETF | 24.65% | 86.86M | Nov 2025 | BLUC vs ACEP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLUC
BLUC has 14.09% 1-year volatility. There are 161 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.17% | — | Jul 2025 | BLUC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 9.12% | 402.23M | May 2020 | BLUC vs SIXA | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.21% | 1.53B | Apr 2015 | BLUC vs QUS | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.34% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | BLUC vs SPCT | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | 9.43% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | BLUC vs EQL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLUC
BLUC has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.69%. There are 151 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | BLUC vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | BLUC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | BLUC vs SIXA | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | -6.15% | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | BLUC vs IUS | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | -6.19% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | BLUC vs EQL |
Other ETFs from Bluemonte
The 8 most viewed Bluemonte ETFs shown here include BLUI, BLUX, BLST and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $572M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | Multisector Bonds, Actively Managed | 76 | 4.45% | 106.47M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs BLUI | |
| Bluemonte Dynamic Total Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed | 72 | 17.34% | 571.68M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs BLUX | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond, Investment Grade Bonds, Actively Managed | 39 | 0.59% | 168.20M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs BLST | |
| Bluemonte Global Equity ETF | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 67 | 16.24% | 410.09M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs BINT | |
| Bluemonte Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 43 | 11.68% | 280.25M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs BLGR | |
| Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF | Long-Term Bond, Actively Managed | 11 | -1.17% | 164.90M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs BLTD | |
| Bluemonte Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Actively Managed | 90 | 15.92% | 278.79M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs BVAL | |
| Bluemonte Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond, Actively Managed | 22 | -0.05% | 483.84M | Jun 2025 | BLUC vs BDBT |
Often Compared With BLUC
Investors most often compare BLUC with DDTL, BUFH, BUFX. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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