AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) Alternatives
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) 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 CWS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CWS
CWS charges 0.77% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CWS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | CWS vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | CWS vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | CWS vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | CWS vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | CWS vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CWS
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | CWS vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | CWS vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | CWS vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | CWS vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | CWS vs IOO |
Top Performing CWS Alternatives (YTD)
CWS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | CWS vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | CWS vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | CWS vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | CWS vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | CWS vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CWS
CWS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | CWS vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | CWS vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | CWS vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | CWS vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | CWS vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CWS
CWS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | CWS vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | CWS vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | CWS vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | CWS vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | CWS vs ACSI |
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