HCM Defender 500 Index ETF (LGH) 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 LGH. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LGH
LGH charges 1.23% annually. There are 247 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | LGH vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | LGH vs GXLC | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | LGH vs SCHK | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 95.15B | Jan 2004 | LGH vs ITOT | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | LGH vs SPTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LGH
LGH has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 35. There are 165 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | LGH vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | LGH vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | LGH vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 92 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | LGH vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | LGH vs RAFE |
Top Performing LGH Alternatives (YTD)
LGH is at 3.53% YTD. There are 217 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 40.20% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | LGH vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 35.88% | — | Sep 2024 | LGH vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 31.93% | — | May 2024 | LGH vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 29.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | LGH vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.95% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | LGH vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LGH
LGH has 16.47% 1-year volatility. There are 218 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.37% | 42.09M | May 2023 | LGH vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | LGH vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.48% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | LGH vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.87% | 402.23M | May 2020 | LGH vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.26% | 168.13M | May 2022 | LGH vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LGH
LGH has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.29%. There are 165 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | LGH vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | LGH vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | LGH vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | LGH vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | LGH vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Howard Capital Management
The 1 most viewed Howard Capital Management ETFs shown here include QQH and span 1 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $700M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCM Defender 100 Index ETF | Technology Equities | 32 | 7.63% | 699.55M | Oct 2019 | LGH vs QQH |
Often Compared With LGH
Investors most often compare LGH with SPY, HCMDX, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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