Global X U.S. 500 ETF (GXLC) 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 GXLC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GXLC
GXLC charges 0.02% annually. No ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | GXLC vs BBUS | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.72B | Oct 2017 | GXLC vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.48B | Oct 2000 | GXLC vs SPTM | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 94.34B | Jan 2004 | GXLC vs ITOT | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.00B | Jun 2016 | GXLC vs USPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GXLC
Among 203 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 96 | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | GXLC vs IUS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 95 | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | GXLC vs AVIE | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GXLC vs AFOS | |
| Essential 40 Stock ETF | 93 | 180.66M | Jun 2014 | GXLC vs ESN | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 93 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | GXLC vs RAFE |
Top Performing GXLC Alternatives (YTD)
GXLC is at 13.47% YTD. There are 115 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 39.35% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | GXLC vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.29% | — | May 2024 | GXLC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.85% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GXLC vs AFOS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 28.97% | — | Sep 2024 | GXLC vs CNAV | |
| ARS Core Equity Portfolio ETF | 24.65% | 86.86M | Nov 2025 | GXLC vs ACEP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GXLC
GXLC has 13.71% 1-year volatility. There are 145 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.17% | — | Jul 2025 | GXLC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 9.12% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GXLC vs SIXA | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.21% | 1.53B | Apr 2015 | GXLC vs QUS | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.34% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | GXLC vs SPCT | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | 9.43% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | GXLC vs EQL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GXLC
Among 203 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | GXLC vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | GXLC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GXLC vs SIXA | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | -6.15% | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | GXLC vs IUS | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | -6.19% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | GXLC vs EQL |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $15B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 83 | 9.77% | 8.09B | Dec 2013 | GXLC vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 15 | 4.32% | 7.00B | Sep 2023 | GXLC vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Artificial Intelligence, Technology Equities | 48 | 22.61% | 10.34B | May 2018 | GXLC vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 16 | 0.37% | 5.45B | Nov 2010 | GXLC vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 76 | 21.21% | 7.34B | Apr 2010 | GXLC vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Technology Equities | 18 | 3.00% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | GXLC vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 40 | 0.44% | 3.96B | Apr 2010 | GXLC vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 92 | 8.95% | 3.24B | Jun 2013 | GXLC vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 70 | 34.14% | 2.30B | Oct 2020 | GXLC vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Industrials Equities | 55 | 22.94% | 14.54B | Mar 2017 | GXLC vs PAVE |
Often Compared With GXLC
Investors most often compare GXLC with VTI, VUS, SCHX. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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