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 80 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.95B | Jun 2016 | FLAG vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | FLAG vs SCHB | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | FLAG vs SCHX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.61B | Oct 2000 | FLAG vs SPTM | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | FLAG vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 22. There are 185 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | FLAG vs RSSY | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 91 | 860.84M | Sep 2018 | FLAG vs IUS | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | 6.04B | Oct 2023 | FLAG vs BLCR | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | FLAG vs CNAV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 85 | 47.28M | Dec 2020 | FLAG vs PSCX |
Top Performing FLAG Alternatives (YTD)
FLAG is at -0.18% YTD. There are 233 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.92%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 47.92% | 20.80M | Nov 2023 | FLAG vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 47.26% | — | Sep 2024 | FLAG vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.45% | — | May 2024 | FLAG vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 32.04% | 194.17M | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 31.75% | 26.66B | Apr 2013 | FLAG vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has 10.63% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.37% | — | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 3.98% | — | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs BUFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.25% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | FLAG vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 4.73% | 354.49M | May 2020 | FLAG vs DMAY | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 5.04% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | FLAG vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.29%. There are 114 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% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | FLAG vs UJUN | |
| Calvert US Select Equity ETF | -3.08% | 25.16M | Jan 2023 | FLAG vs CVSE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | FLAG vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 354.49M | May 2020 | FLAG vs DMAY | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -3.44% | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | FLAG vs DFND |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, URA 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 | 88 | 7.88% | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | FLAG vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 15 | -2.28% | 7.99B | Sep 2023 | FLAG vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 34 | 17.93% | 7.06B | Nov 2010 | FLAG vs URA | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 81 | 35.98% | 10.85B | May 2018 | FLAG vs AIQ | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 75 | 25.71% | 7.99B | Apr 2010 | FLAG vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 33 | 11.15% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | FLAG vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 48 | 4.75% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | FLAG vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 82 | 4.96% | 3.17B | Jun 2013 | FLAG vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 52.56% | 2.14B | Oct 2020 | FLAG vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 59 | 19.88% | 13.54B | Mar 2017 | FLAG vs PAVE |
Often Compared With FLAG
Investors most often compare FLAG with USO, SDIV, TEXN. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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