First Trust RBA Deglobalization ETF (DGLO) 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 DGLO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DGLO
DGLO charges 0.70% annually. There are 180 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | DGLO vs SCHX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.61B | Oct 2000 | DGLO vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | DGLO vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | DGLO vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 2.20T | May 2001 | DGLO vs VTI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGLO
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | DGLO vs RSSY | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 860.84M | Sep 2018 | DGLO vs IUS | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 85 | 47.28M | Dec 2020 | DGLO vs PSCX | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 85 | 10.47M | Sep 2022 | DGLO vs AVIE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 85 | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | DGLO vs DJUN |
Top Performing DGLO Alternatives (YTD)
DGLO is at 15.52% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 39.61% | 20.80M | Nov 2023 | DGLO vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 34.15% | — | Sep 2024 | DGLO vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 30.78% | — | May 2024 | DGLO vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 26.02% | 194.17M | Jun 2025 | DGLO vs AFOS | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 22.76% | 5.55M | Mar 2023 | DGLO vs FTIF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGLO
DGLO has 15.45% 1-year volatility. There are 211 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | DGLO vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.02% | — | Jun 2025 | DGLO vs BUFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.36% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | DGLO vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 4.89% | 354.49M | May 2020 | DGLO vs DMAY | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.98% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | DGLO vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGLO
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | DGLO vs UJUN | |
| Calvert US Select Equity ETF | -3.08% | 25.16M | Jan 2023 | DGLO vs CVSE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | DGLO vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 354.49M | May 2020 | DGLO vs DMAY | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -3.44% | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | DGLO vs DFND |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With DGLO
Investors most often compare DGLO with BDGS, BLCR, DDTL. These 8 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 4.84% | 42.09M | May 2023 | DGLO vs BDGS | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 82 | 15.03% | 6.04B | Oct 2023 | DGLO vs BLCR | |
| Innovator Equity Dual Directional 10 Buffer ETF - ... | Defined Outcome, Large Cap Blend Equities | — | 4.28% | — | Jun 2025 | DGLO vs DDTL | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 8.24% | 1.95B | Jun 2016 | DGLO vs USPX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | Large Cap Blend Equities | 80 | 3.87% | 1.22B | May 2020 | DGLO vs FMAY | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 13.43% | 25.47B | Aug 2013 | DGLO vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 13.46% | 1.32B | Aug 2013 | DGLO vs FNDB | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 54 | 22.55% | 26.66B | Apr 2013 | DGLO vs MTUM |
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