Polen Focus Growth ETF (PCLG) Alternatives
Polen Focus Growth ETF (PCLG) 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 PCLG. 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 PCLG
PCLG charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PCLG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | PCLG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | PCLG vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | PCLG vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | PCLG vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | PCLG vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PCLG
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 | PCLG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | PCLG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | PCLG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | PCLG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | PCLG vs IOO |
Top Performing PCLG Alternatives (YTD)
PCLG 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 | PCLG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | PCLG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | PCLG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | PCLG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | PCLG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PCLG
PCLG 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 | PCLG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | PCLG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | PCLG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | PCLG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | PCLG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PCLG
PCLG 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 | PCLG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | PCLG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | PCLG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | PCLG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | PCLG vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Polen
Most popular Polen ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polen Capital Global Growth ETF | Global Equities | 3 | -16.12% | Aug 29, 2023 | PCLG vs PCGG |
Often Compared With PCLG
What investors most often compare with PCLG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | PCLG vs SPMO | |
| Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 80 | -0.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | PCLG vs PWB | |
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | -0.32% | Oct 8, 2025 | PCLG vs MEME | |
| Alger 35 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 81 | -10.04% | May 4, 2021 | PCLG vs ATFV |
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