GBSL.TO Alternatives & Similar ETFs

Ninepoint Global Select Fund - Series ETF (GBSL.TO) 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 GBSL.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to GBSL.TO

GBSL.TO charges 0.85% annually. There are 33 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.17%.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
MEQT.TO	Mackenzie All-Equity Allocation ETF	0.17%	—	Nov 2023	GBSL.TO vs MEQT.TO
TEQT.TO	TD All-Equity ETF Portfolio	0.17%	—	Apr 2025	GBSL.TO vs TEQT.TO
ZEQT.TO	BMO All-Equity ETF	0.18%	789.04M	Jan 2022	GBSL.TO vs ZEQT.TO
HEQT.TO	Horizons All-Equity Asset Allocation ETF	0.20%	—	Sep 2019	GBSL.TO vs HEQT.TO
XEQT.TO	iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio	0.20%	18.41B	Aug 2019	GBSL.TO vs XEQT.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GBSL.TO

Among 25 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 83.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
CYH.TO	iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hed...	83	192.14M	Jan 2008	GBSL.TO vs CYH.TO
ZEQT.TO	BMO All-Equity ETF	79	789.04M	Jan 2022	GBSL.TO vs ZEQT.TO
VVL.TO	Vanguard Global Value Factor ETF CAD	76	751.34M	Jun 2016	GBSL.TO vs VVL.TO
XAW.TO	iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Inde...	75	4.25B	Feb 2015	GBSL.TO vs XAW.TO
TTTX.TO	Global X Innovative Bluechip Top 10 Index ETF	75	6.45M	May 2024	GBSL.TO vs TTTX.TO

Top Performing GBSL.TO Alternatives (YTD)

Among 27 ETFs in the Global Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 20.26%.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
VMO.TO	Vanguard Global Momentum Factor ETF CAD	20.26%	464.43M	Jun 2016	GBSL.TO vs VMO.TO
VEF.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap Ex US	12.72%	1.27B	Nov 2011	GBSL.TO vs VEF.TO
VDU.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index ETF	12.62%	833.59M	Aug 2013	GBSL.TO vs VDU.TO
GEQT.TO	iShares ESG Equity ETF Portfolio	11.36%	260.56M	Sep 2020	GBSL.TO vs GEQT.TO
XAW.TO	iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Inde...	11.05%	4.25B	Feb 2015	GBSL.TO vs XAW.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GBSL.TO

Among 27 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 7.69%.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	AUM	Inception
VVO.TO	Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF	7.69%	41.80M	Jun 2016	GBSL.TO vs VVO.TO
XMW.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF	7.75%	178.14M	Jul 2012	GBSL.TO vs XMW.TO
XML.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	8.50%	40.28M	Apr 2016	GBSL.TO vs XML.TO
XDGH.TO	iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ET...	9.68%	167.91M	Jun 2017	GBSL.TO vs XDGH.TO
CYH.TO	iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hed...	10.00%	192.14M	Jan 2008	GBSL.TO vs CYH.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GBSL.TO

Among 25 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.88%.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	AUM	Inception
XML.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	-4.88%	40.28M	Apr 2016	GBSL.TO vs XML.TO
TINF.TO	TD Active Global Infrastructure Equity ETF	-5.03%	398.63M	May 2020	GBSL.TO vs TINF.TO
XMW.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF	-5.14%	178.14M	Jul 2012	GBSL.TO vs XMW.TO
CYH.TO	iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hed...	-5.34%	192.14M	Jan 2008	GBSL.TO vs CYH.TO
XMI.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index ETF	-6.12%	174.15M	Jul 2012	GBSL.TO vs XMI.TO

Other ETFs from Ninepoint

The 3 most viewed Ninepoint ETFs shown here include ECHI.TO, NNRG.NEO, GBUL.TO and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
ECHI.TO	Ninepoint Enhanced Canadian HighShares ETF	Derivative Income	—	—	—	Aug 2025	GBSL.TO vs ECHI.TO
NNRG.NEO	Ninepoint Energy ETF	Energy Equities	83	43.04%	1.38B	May 2021	GBSL.TO vs NNRG.NEO
GBUL.TO	Ninepoint Gold Bullion Fund Series ETF	Gold, Precious Metals	—	—	2.17M	Jul 2025	GBSL.TO vs GBUL.TO

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