Democratic Large Cap Core ETF (DEMZ) Alternatives
Democratic Large Cap Core ETF (DEMZ) 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 DEMZ. 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 DEMZ
DEMZ charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DEMZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | Jun 1, 2016 | DEMZ vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | DEMZ vs SCHX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Oct 4, 2000 | DEMZ vs SPTM | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jun 27, 2016 | DEMZ vs VTI | |
| Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF | 0.05% | Jun 22, 2021 | DEMZ vs VOTE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DEMZ
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF | 91 | Jan 25, 2022 | DEMZ vs SAMT | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | 88 | Sep 12, 2022 | DEMZ vs THLV | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | Oct 24, 2023 | DEMZ vs BLCR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 85 | Mar 19, 2021 | DEMZ vs QMAR | |
| WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF | 83 | Dec 6, 2021 | DEMZ vs WLTG |
Top Performing DEMZ Alternatives (YTD)
DEMZ alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 19.63% | Mar 13, 2023 | DEMZ vs FTIF | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 15.85% | May 28, 2024 | DEMZ vs RSSY | |
| iShares Texas Equity ETF | 12.67% | Jun 23, 2025 | DEMZ vs TEXN | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF | 12.56% | Mar 12, 2010 | DEMZ vs FTAG | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 11.28% | Sep 27, 2022 | DEMZ vs AVIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DEMZ
DEMZ alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | 8.50% | Nov 1, 2019 | DEMZ vs UNOV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 8.83% | Dec 22, 2020 | DEMZ vs PSCX | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 9.38% | Jul 7, 2025 | DEMZ vs SPXM | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (December) ETF | 10.09% | Dec 22, 2020 | DEMZ vs PSMD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 10.23% | Jun 19, 2020 | DEMZ vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DEMZ
DEMZ alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | -5.78% | Nov 1, 2019 | DEMZ vs UNOV | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -5.85% | May 10, 2023 | DEMZ vs BDGS | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | -6.15% | Dec 22, 2020 | DEMZ vs PSCX | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | -6.66% | Sep 12, 2022 | DEMZ vs THLV | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -7.33% | Jun 19, 2020 | DEMZ vs DJUN |
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