Frontier Asset Global Small Cap Equity ETF (FGSM) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FGSM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FGSM
FGSM charges 0.90% annually. There are 111 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | FGSM vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | FGSM vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | FGSM vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | FGSM vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | FGSM vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGSM
FGSM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 83. There are 16 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | FGSM vs FYLD | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 94 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | FGSM vs DIVD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | FGSM vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 93 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | FGSM vs BOAT | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 92 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs COPY |
Top Performing FGSM Alternatives (YTD)
FGSM is at 15.95% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 44.78% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | FGSM vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 31.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | FGSM vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 28.50% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | FGSM vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 28.30% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 25.94% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | FGSM vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGSM
FGSM has 15.15% 1-year volatility. There are 63 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.68% | 223.29M | May 2022 | FGSM vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.01% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | FGSM vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | FGSM vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.44% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | FGSM vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.75% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | FGSM vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGSM
FGSM has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.84%. There are 42 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | FGSM vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | FGSM vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | FGSM vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | FGSM vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | FGSM vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Frontier
The 5 most viewed Frontier ETFs shown here include FARX, FOPC, FCBD and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $67M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | Multistrategy, Global Allocation | 93 | 8.85% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FARX | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | Multisector Bonds, Global Bonds | 36 | -0.10% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FOPC | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 45 | 0.03% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FCBD | |
| Frontier Asset U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 8.98% | 67.45M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FLCE | |
| Frontier Asset Total International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 79 | 14.62% | 60.51M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FINT |
Often Compared With FGSM
Investors most often compare FGSM with ABLS, SCDV, FSCC. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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