Frontier Asset Global Small Cap Equity ETF (FGSM) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FGSM
FGSM charges 0.90% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FGSM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 636.70B | Jan 2011 | FGSM vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 83.50B | Jun 2008 | FGSM vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.50B | Feb 2012 | FGSM vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.43B | Jun 2024 | FGSM vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 174.20M | Nov 2014 | FGSM vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGSM
Among ETFs in the Global 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 | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 97 | 624.77M | Dec 2013 | FGSM vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 49.63M | Jan 2018 | FGSM vs WLDR | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 94 | 8.31B | Jun 2007 | FGSM vs IDV | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | 94 | 1.26B | Jun 2011 | FGSM vs SDIV | |
| Procure Space ETF | 93 | 144.60M | Apr 2019 | FGSM vs UFO |
Top Performing FGSM Alternatives (YTD)
FGSM alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 41.53% | 144.60M | Apr 2019 | FGSM vs UFO | |
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | 20.68% | 1.50B | Jan 2021 | FGSM vs INFL | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 18.24% | 358.08M | Apr 2018 | FGSM vs DRIV | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 17.95% | 624.77M | Dec 2013 | FGSM vs FYLD | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 17.16% | 2.10B | Mar 2023 | FGSM vs FWD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGSM
FGSM alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.76% | 236.11M | May 2022 | FGSM vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.10% | 69.73M | Apr 2012 | FGSM vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.34% | 80.42M | Sep 2012 | FGSM vs VEGA | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.63% | 894.28M | Sep 2005 | FGSM vs PID | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 9.70% | 254.77M | May 2013 | FGSM vs WDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGSM
FGSM alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 69.73M | Apr 2012 | FGSM vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | FGSM vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.44% | 624.77M | Dec 2013 | FGSM vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 93.15M | May 2019 | FGSM vs HERD | |
| WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF | -6.60% | 26.54M | Aug 2014 | FGSM vs WBIF |
Other ETFs from Frontier
Most popular Frontier ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | Multistrategy, Global Allocation | 85 | 6.99% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FARX | |
| Frontier Asset U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 57 | 2.35% | 67.45M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FLCE | |
| Frontier Asset Total International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80 | 10.47% | 60.51M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FINT | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 56 | 0.44% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FCBD | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | Multisector Bonds, Global Bonds | 56 | 0.58% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs FOPC |
Often Compared With FGSM
What investors most often compare with FGSM, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 7.46% | 55.27M | Jul 2024 | FGSM vs FSCC | |
| Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 10.37% | — | Dec 2024 | FGSM vs MSSM |
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