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% | 16.85B | Jul 2013 | ESIX vs SPSM | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 282.90M | Jun 2004 | ESIX vs ISCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 23.26B | Nov 2009 | ESIX vs SCHA | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | 182.70B | Jan 2004 | ESIX vs VB | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 109.39B | May 2000 | ESIX vs IJR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESIX
Among 65 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | — | Jun 2025 | ESIX vs RB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 93 | 1.36B | May 2007 | ESIX vs FYX | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 90 | 61.26M | Mar 2015 | ESIX vs ROSC | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap Core ETF | 90 | 5.78B | Dec 2007 | ESIX vs FESM | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 88 | 2.96B | Jan 2022 | ESIX vs AVSC |
Top Performing ESIX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 70 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 56.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 56.69% | 1.43B | Nov 2008 | ESIX vs TNA | |
| Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF | 30.34% | 329.18M | Feb 2017 | ESIX vs ISMD | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 27.49% | 1.36B | May 2007 | ESIX vs FYX | |
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Small Core ETF | 26.85% | 9.08M | Aug 2024 | ESIX vs SCDS | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | 26.69% | 78.82M | Jul 2025 | ESIX vs ASCE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESIX
Among 73 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 6.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 6.57% | — | Jun 2025 | ESIX vs RB | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 10.66% | 1.36B | Apr 2019 | ESIX vs RYLD | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 10.66% | 34.63M | Apr 2020 | ESIX vs HSMV | |
| CresAlta Small & Mid-Cap ETF | 11.11% | 88.99M | May 2026 | ESIX vs CVSM | |
| OShares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF | 13.05% | 873.92M | Dec 2016 | ESIX vs OUSM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESIX
Among 65 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -2.09% | — | Jun 2025 | ESIX vs RB | |
| 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% | 264.62M | 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 $783B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | 10.67% | 783.21B | Jan 1993 | ESIX vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.91% | 132.10B | Nov 2004 | ESIX vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 54 | 23.60% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | ESIX vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 10.85% | 52.75B | Sep 2000 | ESIX vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 65 | 17.05% | 7.40B | Oct 2015 | ESIX vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 59 | 29.29% | 36.33B | Dec 1998 | ESIX vs XLE | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.74% | 158.31B | Nov 2005 | ESIX vs SPYM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.79% | 27.70B | Jun 2018 | ESIX vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 31 | 7.94% | 23.51B | Dec 1998 | ESIX vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 46.75B | May 2007 | ESIX vs BIL |
Often Compared With ESIX
Investors most often compare ESIX with XJR, VBR, IWM. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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