FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund (ESG) Alternatives
FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund (ESG) 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 ESG. 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 ESG
ESG charges 0.32% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ESG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | ESG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | ESG vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | ESG vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | ESG vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | ESG vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESG
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 | ESG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | ESG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | ESG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | ESG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | ESG vs IOO |
Top Performing ESG Alternatives (YTD)
ESG 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 | ESG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | ESG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | ESG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | ESG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | ESG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESG
ESG 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 | ESG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | ESG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | ESG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | ESG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | ESG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESG
ESG 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 | ESG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | ESG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | ESG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | ESG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | ESG vs ACSI |
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