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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ESG
ESG charges 0.32% annually. There are 65 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | ESG vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.26B | Jun 2004 | ESG vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.04% | 59.17B | Dec 2009 | ESG vs SCHG | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.21B | Jun 2004 | ESG vs ILCG | |
| Invesco PureBeta MSCI USA ETF | 0.04% | 11.34B | Sep 2017 | ESG vs PBUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESG
ESG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 37 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 85.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 85 | 33.20M | Dec 2021 | ESG vs DARP | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 84 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | ESG vs NACP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 84 | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | ESG vs MFUS | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 82 | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | ESG vs ROUS | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 82 | 495.57M | Oct 2017 | ESG vs BIBL |
Top Performing ESG Alternatives (YTD)
ESG is at 10.17% YTD. There are 65 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 57.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 57.26% | 26.18M | Oct 2025 | ESG vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 45.10% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | ESG vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 35.15% | 117.69M | Feb 2020 | ESG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 30.53% | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | ESG vs FMTM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF | 30.31% | 2.27B | Mar 2006 | ESG vs RPG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESG
ESG has 11.61% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 7.56% | 39.10M | May 2017 | ESG vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.24% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | ESG vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.53% | 774.52M | Sep 2005 | ESG vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.53% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | ESG vs DGRO | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.79% | 1.36B | Aug 2020 | ESG vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESG
ESG has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.68%. There are 27 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 85.26M | Jun 2016 | ESG vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | ESG vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | ESG vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | ESG vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | ESG vs QUS |
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Often Compared With ESG
Investors most often compare ESG with SPY, QQQ, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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