VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) Alternatives
VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) 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 ESPO. 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 ESPO
ESPO charges 0.55% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ESPO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | ESPO vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | ESPO vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | ESPO vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | ESPO vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | ESPO vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESPO
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 | ESPO vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | ESPO vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | ESPO vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | ESPO vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | ESPO vs IOO |
Top Performing ESPO Alternatives (YTD)
ESPO 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 | ESPO vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | ESPO vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | ESPO vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | ESPO vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | ESPO vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESPO
ESPO 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 | ESPO vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | ESPO vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | ESPO vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | ESPO vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | ESPO vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESPO
ESPO 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 | ESPO vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | ESPO vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | ESPO vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | ESPO vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | ESPO vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | ESPO vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | ESPO vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | ESPO vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | ESPO vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | ESPO vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | ESPO vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | ESPO vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | ESPO vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | ESPO vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | ESPO vs DAPP |
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