iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG) Alternatives
iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ILCG. 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 ILCG
ILCG charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ILCG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | ILCG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | ILCG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | ILCG vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | ILCG vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | ILCG vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ILCG
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | ILCG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | ILCG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | ILCG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | ILCG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | ILCG vs IOO |
Top Performing ILCG Alternatives (YTD)
ILCG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | ILCG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | ILCG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | ILCG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | ILCG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | ILCG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ILCG
ILCG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | ILCG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | ILCG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | ILCG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | ILCG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | ILCG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ILCG
ILCG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | ILCG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | ILCG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | ILCG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | ILCG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | ILCG vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | ILCG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | ILCG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | ILCG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | ILCG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | ILCG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ILCG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | ILCG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | ILCG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ILCG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | ILCG vs ACWI |
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