Monarch Blue Chips Elite Index ETF (MBCE) 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 MBCE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MBCE
MBCE charges 1.14% annually. There are 215 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.29B | Jun 2004 | MBCE vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | MBCE vs VUG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 52.75B | Sep 2000 | MBCE vs SPYG | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.41B | Jul 2000 | MBCE vs IUSG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.04% | 60.56B | Dec 2009 | MBCE vs SCHG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MBCE
Among 190 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 88 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | MBCE vs NACP | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 88 | 692.72M | Feb 2015 | MBCE vs ROUS | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 86 | 33.20M | Dec 2021 | MBCE vs DARP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 84 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | MBCE vs MFUS | |
| Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 84 | 931.20M | Jul 2019 | MBCE vs HLAL |
Top Performing MBCE Alternatives (YTD)
Among 211 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 37.01%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Earnings Growth ETF | 37.01% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | MBCE vs SGRT | |
| Mango Growth ETF | 31.48% | 239.95M | Dec 2025 | MBCE vs GARY | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 29.54% | 186.14M | Sep 2019 | MBCE vs VEGN | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF | 28.19% | 2.19B | Mar 2006 | MBCE vs RPG | |
| F/m Emerald Special Situations ETF | 27.82% | 29.00M | Aug 2014 | MBCE vs SPIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MBCE
MBCE has 42.90% 1-year volatility. There are 217 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 8.00% | 39.10M | May 2017 | MBCE vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.14% | 1.54B | Apr 2015 | MBCE vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.40% | 785.89M | Sep 2005 | MBCE vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.53% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | MBCE vs DGRO | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.70% | 1.39B | Aug 2020 | MBCE vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MBCE
Among 190 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 87.62M | Jun 2016 | MBCE vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 692.72M | Feb 2015 | MBCE vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | MBCE vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | MBCE vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.54B | Apr 2015 | MBCE vs QUS |
Often Compared With MBCE
Investors most often compare MBCE with FITZ, PBUS, BBUS. These 13 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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