VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GFLW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GFLW
GFLW charges 0.39% annually. There are 71 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | GFLW vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.27B | Jun 2004 | GFLW vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.12B | Jul 2000 | GFLW vs IUSG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | GFLW vs SPYG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.04% | 59.97B | Dec 2009 | GFLW vs SCHG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GFLW
GFLW has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 90 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 91 | 705.83M | Feb 2015 | GFLW vs ROUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 91 | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | GFLW vs DGRO | |
| Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ... | 90 | 76.03M | Apr 2018 | GFLW vs QARP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 89 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | GFLW vs MFUS | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 89 | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | GFLW vs RFDA |
Top Performing GFLW Alternatives (YTD)
GFLW is at 18.70% YTD. There are 25 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Growth ETF | 33.22% | 239.95M | Dec 2025 | GFLW vs GARY | |
| SMART Earnings Growth ETF | 32.95% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | GFLW vs SGRT | |
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 31.77% | 12.46M | Oct 2025 | GFLW vs MEME | |
| F/m Emerald Special Situations ETF | 30.99% | 29.00M | Aug 2014 | GFLW vs SPIT | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 29.35% | 186.14M | Sep 2019 | GFLW vs VEGN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GFLW
GFLW has 21.74% 1-year volatility. There are 173 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 8.23% | 39.10M | May 2017 | GFLW vs CCOR | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.53% | 789.78M | Sep 2005 | GFLW vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.58% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | GFLW vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF | 9.77% | 174.18M | Jun 2014 | GFLW vs QWLD | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 10.31% | 747.95M | Jul 2015 | GFLW vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GFLW
GFLW has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.95%. There are 103 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | GFLW vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 705.83M | Feb 2015 | GFLW vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | GFLW vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | GFLW vs DGRO | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -7.09% | 789.78M | Sep 2005 | GFLW vs PFM |
Other ETFs from Victory
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Often Compared With GFLW
Investors most often compare GFLW with GCOW, UCRD, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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