Global X S&P 500 U.S. Market Leaders TOP 50 ETF (FLAG) 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 FLAG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG charges 0.29% annually. There are 92 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% | 8.76B | Mar 2019 | FLAG vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.48M | Sep 2025 | FLAG vs GXLC | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.67B | Oct 2000 | FLAG vs SPTM | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.69B | Oct 2017 | FLAG vs SCHK | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.98B | Jan 2004 | FLAG vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 21. There are 195 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 901.67M | Sep 2018 | FLAG vs IUS | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs AFOS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 93 | 12.26M | Sep 2022 | FLAG vs AVIE | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 92 | — | May 2024 | FLAG vs RSSY | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | FLAG vs RAFE |
Top Performing FLAG Alternatives (YTD)
FLAG is at 1.09% YTD. There are 225 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 37.15% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | FLAG vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.14% | — | May 2024 | FLAG vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 27.39% | — | Sep 2024 | FLAG vs CNAV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 27.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs AFOS | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 21.06% | 8.19M | Mar 2023 | FLAG vs FTIF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has 10.84% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.40%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.40% | 42.09M | May 2023 | FLAG vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.65% | — | Jul 2025 | FLAG vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.53% | 23.24B | Oct 2011 | FLAG vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.88% | 402.23M | May 2020 | FLAG vs SIXA | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.26% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | FLAG vs SPCT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.29%. There are 113 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | FLAG vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.26M | Sep 2022 | FLAG vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | FLAG vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | FLAG vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | FLAG vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 80 | 7.05% | 8.08B | Dec 2013 | FLAG vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -7.00% | 6.75B | Sep 2023 | FLAG vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 41 | 15.42% | 9.39B | May 2018 | FLAG vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 11 | -9.36% | 5.38B | Nov 2010 | FLAG vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 55 | 2.52% | 6.72B | Apr 2010 | FLAG vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 12 | -5.00% | 3.20B | Sep 2016 | FLAG vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 30 | -13.99% | 3.89B | Apr 2010 | FLAG vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 89 | 6.93% | 3.24B | Jun 2013 | FLAG vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 67 | 30.34% | 2.10B | Oct 2020 | FLAG vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 47 | 18.01% | 13.91B | Mar 2017 | FLAG vs PAVE |
Often Compared With FLAG
Investors most often compare FLAG with DJUN, FMAY, USO. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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