Sarmaya Thematic ETF (LENS) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LENS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LENS
LENS charges 0.79% annually. There are 87 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | LENS vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | LENS vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.72B | Feb 2012 | LENS vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | LENS vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 191.79M | Nov 2014 | LENS vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LENS
LENS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 41. There are 56 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 85.68M | Jan 2018 | LENS vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 91 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | LENS vs VOLT | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 91 | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | LENS vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 86 | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | LENS vs AVGV | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 81 | 525.44M | Mar 2014 | LENS vs GVAL |
Top Performing LENS Alternatives (YTD)
LENS is at -1.00% YTD. There are 93 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.30%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tema Electrification ETF | 41.30% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | LENS vs VOLT | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 35.20% | 2.99B | Mar 2023 | LENS vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 33.00% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | LENS vs NXTE | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.53% | 85.68M | Jan 2018 | LENS vs WLDR | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 28.07% | 457.69M | Apr 2018 | LENS vs DRIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LENS
LENS has 27.92% 1-year volatility. There are 106 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.76% | 236.11M | May 2022 | LENS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.10% | 72.06M | Apr 2012 | LENS vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.59% | 88.80M | Sep 2012 | LENS vs VEGA | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.69% | 1.74B | Sep 2025 | LENS vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.83% | 903.33M | Sep 2005 | LENS vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LENS
LENS has a 1-year max drawdown of -24.55%. There are 83 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | LENS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 72.06M | Apr 2012 | LENS vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | LENS vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.44% | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | LENS vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.29M | May 2019 | LENS vs HERD |
Often Compared With LENS
Investors most often compare LENS with RGEF, UFO, GLOF. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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