Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) Alternatives
Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) 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 GURU. 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 GURU
GURU charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GURU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | Jun 1, 2016 | GURU vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Oct 4, 2000 | GURU vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | GURU vs SCHX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jun 27, 2016 | GURU vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Mega Cap ETF | 0.05% | Dec 17, 2007 | GURU vs MGC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GURU
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF | 90 | Jan 25, 2022 | GURU vs SAMT | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 86 | Oct 24, 2023 | GURU vs BLCR | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | 86 | Sep 12, 2022 | GURU vs THLV | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 84 | Mar 19, 2021 | GURU vs QMAR | |
| WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF | 83 | Dec 6, 2021 | GURU vs WLTG |
Top Performing GURU Alternatives (YTD)
GURU alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 19.07% | Mar 13, 2023 | GURU vs FTIF | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 16.06% | May 28, 2024 | GURU vs RSSY | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF | 12.78% | Mar 12, 2010 | GURU vs FTAG | |
| iShares Texas Equity ETF | 11.72% | Jun 23, 2025 | GURU vs TEXN | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 10.59% | Sep 27, 2022 | GURU vs AVIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GURU
GURU alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | 8.51% | Nov 1, 2019 | GURU vs UNOV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 8.83% | Dec 22, 2020 | GURU vs PSCX | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 9.34% | Jul 7, 2025 | GURU vs SPXM | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (December) ETF | 10.09% | Dec 22, 2020 | GURU vs PSMD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 10.23% | Jun 19, 2020 | GURU vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GURU
GURU alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | -5.78% | Nov 1, 2019 | GURU vs UNOV | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -5.85% | May 10, 2023 | GURU vs BDGS | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | -6.15% | Dec 22, 2020 | GURU vs PSCX | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | -6.66% | Sep 12, 2022 | GURU vs THLV | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -7.33% | Jun 19, 2020 | GURU vs DJUN |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 68 | 0.61% | Dec 12, 2013 | GURU vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 13.41% | Sep 11, 2023 | GURU vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 92 | 15.28% | Nov 4, 2010 | GURU vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 93 | 8.86% | Apr 19, 2010 | GURU vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.92% | May 11, 2018 | GURU vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 38 | -6.43% | Sep 12, 2016 | GURU vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 11.66% | Apr 19, 2010 | GURU vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 51 | -0.58% | Jun 24, 2013 | GURU vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 88 | 6.32% | Jun 8, 2011 | GURU vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -6.25% | Oct 22, 2014 | GURU vs DAX |
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