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% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | GXLC vs BBUS | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 95.15B | Jan 2004 | GXLC vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 2.30T | May 2001 | GXLC vs VTI | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | GXLC vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | GXLC vs SPTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GXLC
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 95 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | GXLC vs IUS | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GXLC vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 94 | — | May 2024 | GXLC vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 93 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | GXLC vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 90 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | GXLC vs RAFE |
Top Performing GXLC Alternatives (YTD)
GXLC is at 10.49% YTD. There are 123 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.18%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 38.18% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | GXLC vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 33.13% | — | May 2024 | GXLC vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 27.65% | — | Sep 2024 | GXLC vs CNAV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 27.19% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GXLC vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 21.46% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | GXLC vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GXLC
GXLC has 13.53% 1-year volatility. There are 155 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.38% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GXLC vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.65% | — | Jul 2025 | GXLC vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.53% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | GXLC vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.89% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GXLC vs SIXA | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.27% | 4.85M | Sep 2025 | GXLC vs SPCT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GXLC
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 | GXLC vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | 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 | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | GXLC vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 85 | 8.37% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | GXLC vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -7.27% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | GXLC vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 44 | 16.62% | 10.08B | May 2018 | GXLC vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 11 | -8.47% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | GXLC vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 56 | 4.38% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | GXLC vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 16 | -1.88% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | GXLC vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 30 | -13.78% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | GXLC vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 90 | 7.24% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | GXLC vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 70 | 31.00% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | GXLC vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 53 | 19.02% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | GXLC vs PAVE |
Often Compared With GXLC
Investors most often compare GXLC with VUS, SCHX, ACEP. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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