FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (FAUG) belongs to the Large 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 FAUG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FAUG
FAUG charges 0.85% annually. There are 223 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | FAUG vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | FAUG vs GXLC | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | FAUG vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | FAUG vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.05B | Nov 2009 | FAUG vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FAUG
FAUG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 83. There are 13 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | FAUG vs IUS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | FAUG vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 89 | — | May 2024 | FAUG vs RSSY | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 86 | 6.33B | Oct 2023 | FAUG vs BLCR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 86 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | FAUG vs PSCX |
Top Performing FAUG Alternatives (YTD)
FAUG is at 6.33% YTD. There are 186 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 55.93% | — | Sep 2024 | FAUG vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 48.32% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | FAUG vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 38.19% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | FAUG vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 36.79% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | FAUG vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 30.57% | — | May 2024 | FAUG vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FAUG
FAUG has 7.17% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | FAUG vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.04% | — | Jun 2025 | FAUG vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.47% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | FAUG vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.55% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | FAUG vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.06% | 369.81M | May 2020 | FAUG vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FAUG
FAUG has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.26%. There are 10 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | FAUG vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | FAUG vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | FAUG vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | FAUG vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | FAUG vs FJUN |
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Often Compared With FAUG
Investors most often compare FAUG with BUFR, SPY, UNOV. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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