Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF (OVL) Alternatives
Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF (OVL) 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 OVL. 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 OVL
OVL charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among OVL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | OVL vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | OVL vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | OVL vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | OVL vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | OVL vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to OVL
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 | OVL vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | OVL vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | OVL vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | OVL vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | OVL vs IOO |
Top Performing OVL Alternatives (YTD)
OVL alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | OVL vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | OVL vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | OVL vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | OVL vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | OVL vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to OVL
OVL 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 | OVL vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | OVL vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | OVL vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | OVL vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | OVL vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to OVL
OVL 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 | OVL vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | OVL vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | OVL vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | OVL vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | OVL vs ACSI |
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| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Hedged Large Cap Equity ETF | Equity Hedged | 81 | -3.86% | Jan 14, 2021 | OVL vs OVLH | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond, Actively Managed | 76 | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | OVL vs OVB | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds, Actively Managed | 94 | 1.21% | Jan 14, 2021 | OVL vs OVT | |
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds, Actively Managed | 75 | 1.20% | Sep 30, 2019 | OVL vs OVM | |
| Overlay Shares Foreign Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Actively Managed | 82 | 3.04% | Sep 30, 2019 | OVL vs OVF | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed | 56 | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | OVL vs OVS |
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