VanEck ETF Trust (GPZ) Alternatives
VanEck ETF Trust (GPZ) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GPZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GPZ
GPZ charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GPZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | GPZ vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | GPZ vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | GPZ vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | GPZ vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | GPZ vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GPZ
Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | GPZ vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | GPZ vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | GPZ vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | GPZ vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | GPZ vs FDIQ |
Top Performing GPZ Alternatives (YTD)
GPZ alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | GPZ vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | GPZ vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | GPZ vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | GPZ vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | GPZ vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GPZ
GPZ alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | GPZ vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | GPZ vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | GPZ vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | GPZ vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | GPZ vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GPZ
GPZ alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | GPZ vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | GPZ vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | GPZ vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | GPZ vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | GPZ vs KIE |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | GPZ vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | GPZ vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | GPZ vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | GPZ vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | GPZ vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | GPZ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | GPZ vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | GPZ vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | GPZ vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | GPZ vs DAPP |
Often Compared With GPZ
What investors most often compare with GPZ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 94 | 16.55% | Apr 9, 2018 | GPZ vs RAAX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 87 | 4.19% | Jan 16, 2018 | GPZ vs CEF | |
| Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF | Global Equities | 6 | -15.50% | Oct 24, 2006 | GPZ vs PSP | |
| Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF | Cryptocurrency | 10 | -24.52% | Feb 1, 2018 | GPZ vs GDLC | |
| iShares Listed Private Equity UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | Financials Equities | 3 | -15.51% | Mar 16, 2007 | GPZ vs IPRV.L | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | -5.92% | Oct 13, 2020 | GPZ vs QQQM | |
| ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -13.96% | Feb 26, 2013 | GPZ vs PEX |
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