VanEck Long/Flat Trend ETF (LFEQ) Alternatives
VanEck Long/Flat Trend ETF (LFEQ) 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 LFEQ. 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 LFEQ
LFEQ charges 0.58% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LFEQ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | LFEQ vs BBUS | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | LFEQ vs ITOT | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | LFEQ vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | LFEQ vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | LFEQ vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LFEQ
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 | LFEQ vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 87 | Feb 25, 2020 | LFEQ vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 84 | Mar 19, 2025 | LFEQ vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 81 | Apr 12, 2006 | LFEQ vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 81 | Dec 5, 2000 | LFEQ vs IOO |
Top Performing LFEQ Alternatives (YTD)
LFEQ 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 | LFEQ vs FMTM | |
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | LFEQ vs GQGU | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 9.56% | Aug 19, 2025 | LFEQ vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 6.10% | Oct 30, 2017 | LFEQ vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 5.52% | Dec 15, 2021 | LFEQ vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LFEQ
LFEQ 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 | LFEQ vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.73% | May 24, 2017 | LFEQ vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.08% | Aug 25, 2021 | LFEQ vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.55% | Jul 6, 2006 | LFEQ vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.83% | Jul 14, 2015 | LFEQ vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LFEQ
LFEQ 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 | LFEQ vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | LFEQ vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | LFEQ vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | LFEQ vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | LFEQ vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 8.84% | Dec 20, 2011 | LFEQ vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 11.94% | May 16, 2006 | LFEQ vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 86 | 8.18% | Aug 13, 2007 | LFEQ vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 10.08% | Nov 10, 2009 | LFEQ vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | -6.87% | Apr 24, 2012 | LFEQ vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 83 | -0.32% | Aug 27, 2024 | LFEQ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.76% | Oct 27, 2010 | LFEQ vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 1 | -11.26% | Feb 11, 2013 | LFEQ vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.04% | Jan 4, 2024 | LFEQ vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 44 | -10.28% | Apr 9, 2021 | LFEQ vs DAPP |
Often Compared With LFEQ
What investors most often compare with LFEQ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 2 | -14.76% | Feb 21, 2024 | LFEQ vs MSTY | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | LFEQ vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | LFEQ vs SPY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -0.87% | May 10, 2023 | LFEQ vs BDGS | |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | -3.05% | Mar 5, 2014 | LFEQ vs FV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -5.31% | Jun 11, 2015 | LFEQ vs PTLC | |
| First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | Long-Short, Actively Managed | 63 | -0.44% | Sep 9, 2014 | LFEQ vs FTLS | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -4.98% | Mar 21, 2023 | LFEQ vs LOWV | |
| Alger 35 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 79 | -9.24% | May 4, 2021 | LFEQ vs ATFV |
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