Goldman Sachs Equal Weight U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSEW) 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 GSEW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSEW
GSEW charges 0.09% annually. There are 20 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | GSEW vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.50M | Sep 2025 | GSEW vs GXLC | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 94.34B | Jan 2004 | GSEW vs ITOT | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.00B | Jun 2016 | GSEW vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.26B | Nov 2009 | GSEW vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSEW
GSEW has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 114 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 96 | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | GSEW vs IUS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 96 | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | GSEW vs AVIE | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GSEW vs AFOS | |
| Essential 40 Stock ETF | 94 | 180.66M | Jun 2014 | GSEW vs ESN | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 93 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | GSEW vs RAFE |
Top Performing GSEW Alternatives (YTD)
GSEW is at 15.21% YTD. There are 68 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 41.14% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | GSEW vs NRSH | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 33.00% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GSEW vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.68% | — | May 2024 | GSEW vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 30.81% | — | Sep 2024 | GSEW vs CNAV | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.44% | 25.32B | Apr 2013 | GSEW vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSEW
GSEW has 12.36% 1-year volatility. There are 49 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.36% | — | Jul 2025 | GSEW vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 9.14% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GSEW vs SIXA | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.29% | 1.53B | Apr 2015 | GSEW vs QUS | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.36% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | GSEW vs SPCT | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | 9.48% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | GSEW vs EQL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSEW
GSEW has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.72%. There are 31 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | GSEW vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | GSEW vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GSEW vs SIXA | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | -6.15% | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | GSEW vs IUS | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | -6.19% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | GSEW vs EQL |
Other ETFs from Goldman Sachs
The 10 most viewed Goldman Sachs ETFs shown here include GPIQ, GPIX, AAAU and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $15B.
Often Compared With GSEW
Investors most often compare GSEW with RSP, EUSA, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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