IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Equity ETF (IQSU) Alternatives
IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Equity ETF (IQSU) 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 IQSU. 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 IQSU
IQSU charges 0.09% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IQSU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | IQSU vs BBUS | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | IQSU vs ITOT | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | IQSU vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | IQSU vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | IQSU vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQSU
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 | IQSU vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 87 | Feb 25, 2020 | IQSU vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 84 | Mar 19, 2025 | IQSU vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 81 | Apr 12, 2006 | IQSU vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 81 | Dec 5, 2000 | IQSU vs IOO |
Top Performing IQSU Alternatives (YTD)
IQSU alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 10.10% | Mar 19, 2025 | IQSU vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 9.56% | Aug 19, 2025 | IQSU vs SGRT | |
| GQG US Equity ETF | 8.19% | Jul 14, 2025 | IQSU vs GQGU | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 6.10% | Oct 30, 2017 | IQSU vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 5.52% | Dec 15, 2021 | IQSU vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQSU
IQSU 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 | 9.66% | Jul 14, 2025 | IQSU vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.73% | May 24, 2017 | IQSU vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.08% | Aug 25, 2021 | IQSU vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.55% | Jul 6, 2006 | IQSU vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.83% | Jul 14, 2015 | IQSU vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQSU
IQSU 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 | IQSU vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | IQSU vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | IQSU vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | IQSU vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | IQSU vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from New York Life
Most popular New York Life ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF | Long-Short | 77 | 2.21% | Mar 25, 2009 | IQSU vs QAI | |
| IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF | Hedge Fund | 65 | 0.89% | Nov 17, 2009 | IQSU vs MNA | |
| IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 5.79% | Jul 22, 2015 | IQSU vs HFXI | |
| IQ Candriam ESG International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 67 | 2.08% | Dec 17, 2019 | IQSU vs IQSI | |
| IQ Ultra Short Duration ETF | Ultrashort Bond | — | — | Jul 31, 2019 | IQSU vs ULTR | |
| IQ MacKay Municipal Insured ETF | Municipal Bonds | 44 | 0.44% | Oct 18, 2017 | IQSU vs MMIN | |
| IQ MacKay Municipal Intermediate ETF | Municipal Bonds, Actively Managed | 58 | 0.17% | Oct 18, 2017 | IQSU vs MMIT | |
| NYLI Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 22 | -12.12% | Jun 23, 2022 | IQSU vs IWFG |
Often Compared With IQSU
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