Goldman Sachs Enhanced U.S. Equity ETF (GUSE) 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 GUSE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GUSE
GUSE charges 0.30% annually. There are 102 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | GUSE vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | GUSE vs BBUS | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 2.30T | May 2001 | GUSE vs VTI | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.01B | Jun 2016 | GUSE vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.77B | Nov 2009 | GUSE vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GUSE
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GUSE vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | GUSE vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | GUSE vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 92 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | GUSE vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | GUSE vs RAFE |
Top Performing GUSE Alternatives (YTD)
GUSE is at 11.48% YTD. There are 79 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 40.20% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | GUSE vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 35.88% | — | Sep 2024 | GUSE vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 31.93% | — | May 2024 | GUSE vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 29.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GUSE vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.95% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | GUSE vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GUSE
GUSE has 13.95% 1-year volatility. There are 167 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.37% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GUSE vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | GUSE vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.48% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | GUSE vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.87% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GUSE vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.26% | 168.13M | May 2022 | GUSE vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GUSE
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GUSE vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | GUSE vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | GUSE vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GUSE vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | GUSE vs SELV |
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 GUSE
Investors most often compare GUSE with UCO, COMT, BLCR. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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