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 253 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | LGH vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | LGH vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | LGH vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | LGH vs SPTM | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | LGH vs SCHK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LGH
LGH has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 169 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | LGH vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | LGH vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | LGH vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | LGH vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | LGH vs PSCX |
Top Performing LGH Alternatives (YTD)
LGH is at 0.69% YTD. There are 229 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | LGH vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | LGH vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | LGH vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | LGH vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | LGH vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LGH
LGH has 16.45% 1-year volatility. There are 223 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | LGH vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | LGH vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | LGH vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | LGH vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | LGH vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LGH
LGH has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.29%. There are 173 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | LGH vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | LGH vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | LGH vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | LGH vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | LGH vs FJUN |
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 | 35 | 6.74% | 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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