SPDR S&P SmallCap 600 ESG ETF (ESIX) belongs to the Small 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 ESIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ESIX
ESIX charges 0.12% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.03% | 16.36B | Jul 2013 | ESIX vs SPSM | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 23.58B | Nov 2009 | ESIX vs SCHA | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 290.06M | Jun 2004 | ESIX vs ISCB | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | 182.70B | Jan 2004 | ESIX vs VB | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | 0.06% | 17.50B | Sep 2010 | ESIX vs VTWO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESIX
Among 60 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 89 | 1.31B | May 2007 | ESIX vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 87 | 5.29B | Dec 2007 | ESIX vs FESM | |
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Small Core ETF | 85 | 9.11M | Aug 2024 | ESIX vs SCDS | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 83 | 59.51M | Mar 2015 | ESIX vs ROSC | |
| U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF | 80 | — | May 2025 | ESIX vs RUSC |
Top Performing ESIX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 66 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 59.40%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 59.40% | 1.44B | Nov 2008 | ESIX vs TNA | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | 28.68% | 78.82M | Jul 2025 | ESIX vs ASCE | |
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Small Core ETF | 26.90% | 9.11M | Aug 2024 | ESIX vs SCDS | |
| Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF | 26.24% | 328.92M | Feb 2017 | ESIX vs ISMD | |
| abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF | 25.60% | 10.83M | Jun 2004 | ESIX vs AFSC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESIX
Among 68 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 6.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 6.54% | — | Jun 2025 | ESIX vs RB | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 10.58% | 33.69M | Apr 2020 | ESIX vs HSMV | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 10.65% | 1.36B | Apr 2019 | ESIX vs RYLD | |
| OShares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF | 13.11% | 875.00M | Dec 2016 | ESIX vs OUSM | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 13.35% | 685.56M | Jul 2018 | ESIX vs OSCV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESIX
Among 60 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -6.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | -6.15% | 3.49B | Jun 2017 | ESIX vs CALF | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | -6.29% | 1.36B | Apr 2019 | ESIX vs RYLD | |
| Hypatia Women CEO ETF | -6.96% | 5.55M | Jan 2023 | ESIX vs WCEO | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.16% | 106.31M | May 2020 | ESIX vs SIXS | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | -7.18% | 257.49M | Jul 2015 | ESIX vs CSB |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $765B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | 8.10% | 765.27B | Jan 1993 | ESIX vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.67% | 138.96B | Nov 2004 | ESIX vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 66 | 27.45% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | ESIX vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 8.49% | 52.13B | Sep 2000 | ESIX vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 50 | 12.86% | 7.30B | Oct 2015 | ESIX vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 44 | 21.47% | 36.84B | Dec 1998 | ESIX vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.59% | 28.75B | Jun 2018 | ESIX vs GLDM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | 8.09% | 148.87B | Nov 2005 | ESIX vs SPYM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 29 | 8.11% | 22.62B | Dec 1998 | ESIX vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.69% | 46.54B | May 2007 | ESIX vs BIL |
Often Compared With ESIX
Investors most often compare ESIX with XJR, VBR, IWM. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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