iShares ESG MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) Alternatives
iShares ESG MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) 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 ESGU. 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 ESGU
ESGU charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ESGU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | ESGU vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | ESGU vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | ESGU vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | ESGU vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | ESGU vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESGU
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 | ESGU vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | ESGU vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | ESGU vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | ESGU vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | ESGU vs IOO |
Top Performing ESGU Alternatives (YTD)
ESGU 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 | ESGU vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | ESGU vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | ESGU vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | ESGU vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | ESGU vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESGU
ESGU 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 | ESGU vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | ESGU vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | ESGU vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | ESGU vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | ESGU vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESGU
ESGU 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 | ESGU vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | ESGU vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | ESGU vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | ESGU vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | ESGU vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | ESGU vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | ESGU vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | ESGU vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | ESGU vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | ESGU vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ESGU vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | ESGU vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | ESGU vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ESGU vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | ESGU vs ACWI |
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