FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Select Index Fund (ESGG) Alternatives
FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Select Index Fund (ESGG) 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 ESGG. 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 ESGG
ESGG charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ESGG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | ESGG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | ESGG vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | ESGG vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | ESGG vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | ESGG vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESGG
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 | ESGG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | ESGG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | ESGG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | ESGG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | ESGG vs IOO |
Top Performing ESGG Alternatives (YTD)
ESGG 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 | ESGG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | ESGG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | ESGG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | ESGG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | ESGG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESGG
ESGG 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 | ESGG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | ESGG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | ESGG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | ESGG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | ESGG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESGG
ESGG 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 | ESGG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | ESGG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | ESGG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | ESGG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | ESGG vs ACSI |
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Often Compared With ESGG
What investors most often compare with ESGG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares ESG Growth ETF Portfolio | Diversified Portfolio | 58 | -1.81% | Sep 2, 2020 | ESGG vs GGRO.TO | |
| WisdomTree Global Quality Dividend Growth UCITS ET... | Global Equities, Dividend | 32 | -4.15% | Jun 3, 2016 | ESGG vs GGRG.L | |
| SPDR MSCI EAFE Fossil Fuel Free ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | -1.39% | Oct 24, 2016 | ESGG vs EFAX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | ESGG vs VOO | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | ESGG vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | Water Equities | 63 | 1.47% | May 14, 2007 | ESGG vs CGW | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | Financials Equities | 9 | -9.92% | May 9, 2022 | ESGG vs GABF | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 56 | -1.41% | Nov 8, 2017 | ESGG vs OMFL | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | ESGG vs SCHD | |
| Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, ESG | 54 | -6.94% | Sep 18, 2018 | ESGG vs ESGV |
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