Invesco Defensive Equity ETF (DEF) Alternatives
Invesco Defensive Equity ETF (DEF) 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 DEF. 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 DEF
DEF charges 0.53% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DEF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | DEF vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | DEF vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | DEF vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | DEF vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | DEF vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DEF
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 | DEF vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | DEF vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | DEF vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | DEF vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | DEF vs IOO |
Top Performing DEF Alternatives (YTD)
DEF 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 | DEF vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | DEF vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | DEF vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | DEF vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | DEF vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DEF
DEF 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 | DEF vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | DEF vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | DEF vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | DEF vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | DEF vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DEF
DEF 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 | DEF vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | DEF vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | DEF vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | DEF vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | DEF vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Invesco
Most popular Invesco ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | DEF vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | DEF vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | -5.92% | Oct 13, 2020 | DEF vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 47 | 0.62% | Apr 24, 2003 | DEF vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | DEF vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.57% | Dec 6, 2005 | DEF vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 20 | 4.64% | Oct 18, 2012 | DEF vs SPHD | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 7.17% | Jun 11, 2021 | DEF vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 92 | 5.82% | Oct 26, 2005 | DEF vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 80 | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | DEF vs XMMO |
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