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 89 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | FLAG vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | FLAG vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | FLAG vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | FLAG vs SPTM | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | FLAG vs SCHK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 18. There are 201 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 92 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | FLAG vs IUS | |
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 91 | — | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs BUFH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 89 | — | May 2024 | FLAG vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 88 | 10.47M | Sep 2022 | FLAG vs AVIE |
Top Performing FLAG Alternatives (YTD)
FLAG is at 0.07% YTD. There are 232 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 43.83% | — | Sep 2024 | FLAG vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 42.84% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | FLAG vs NRSH | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.30% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 30.40% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | FLAG vs MTUM | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 27.86% | — | May 2024 | FLAG vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has 10.80% 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 | 4.03% | — | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.45% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | FLAG vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.56% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | FLAG vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | FLAG vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLAG
FLAG has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.29%. There are 124 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.53%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | -1.53% | — | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs BUFH | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | FLAG vs UJUN | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | -2.87% | — | Jun 2025 | FLAG vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | FLAG vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | FLAG vs DMAY |
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 | 84 | 7.35% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | FLAG vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 8 | -9.88% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | FLAG vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 56 | 24.16% | 11.08B | May 2018 | FLAG vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 15 | 2.01% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | FLAG vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 51 | 6.12% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | FLAG vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 17 | -0.61% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | FLAG vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -6.11% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | FLAG vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 80 | 4.51% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | FLAG vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 90 | 45.40% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | FLAG vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 65 | 23.12% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | FLAG vs PAVE |
Often Compared With FLAG
Investors most often compare FLAG with FMAY, SDIV, USO. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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