Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF (MSLC) 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 MSLC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MSLC
MSLC charges 0.39% annually. There are 111 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.61B | Oct 2000 | MSLC vs SPTM | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.95B | Jun 2016 | MSLC vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | MSLC vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | MSLC vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | MSLC vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MSLC
MSLC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 119 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | MSLC vs RSSY | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 91 | 860.84M | Sep 2018 | MSLC vs IUS | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | 6.04B | Oct 2023 | MSLC vs BLCR | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | MSLC vs CNAV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 85 | 47.28M | Dec 2020 | MSLC vs PSCX |
Top Performing MSLC Alternatives (YTD)
MSLC is at 8.55% YTD. There are 155 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.92%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 47.92% | 20.80M | Nov 2023 | MSLC vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 47.26% | — | Sep 2024 | MSLC vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.45% | — | May 2024 | MSLC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 32.04% | 194.17M | Jun 2025 | MSLC vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 31.75% | 26.66B | Apr 2013 | MSLC vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MSLC
MSLC has 11.77% 1-year volatility. There are 75 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.37% | — | Jun 2025 | MSLC vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 3.98% | — | Jun 2025 | MSLC vs BUFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.25% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | MSLC vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 4.73% | 354.49M | May 2020 | MSLC vs DMAY | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 5.04% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | MSLC vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MSLC
MSLC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.31%. There are 116 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% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | MSLC vs UJUN | |
| Calvert US Select Equity ETF | -3.08% | 25.16M | Jan 2023 | MSLC vs CVSE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | MSLC vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 354.49M | May 2020 | MSLC vs DMAY | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -3.44% | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | MSLC vs DFND |
Other ETFs from Morgan Stanley
The 3 most viewed Morgan Stanley ETFs shown here include PAPI, MSSM, MSBT and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $389M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | Derivative Income | 33 | 5.81% | 388.80M | Oct 2023 | MSLC vs PAPI | |
| Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 17.34% | — | Dec 2024 | MSLC vs MSSM | |
| Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | — | — | — | Apr 2026 | MSLC vs MSBT |
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