Parnassus Core Select ETF (PRCS) 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 PRCS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PRCS
PRCS charges 0.58% annually. There are 167 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% | 4.50M | Sep 2025 | PRCS vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | PRCS vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.00B | Jun 2016 | PRCS vs USPX | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 94.34B | Jan 2004 | PRCS vs ITOT | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.72B | Oct 2017 | PRCS vs SCHK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PRCS
PRCS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 178 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 96 | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | PRCS vs IUS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 96 | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | PRCS vs AVIE | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | PRCS vs AFOS | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 94 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | PRCS vs RAFE | |
| Essential 40 Stock ETF | 94 | 180.66M | Jun 2014 | PRCS vs ESN |
Top Performing PRCS Alternatives (YTD)
PRCS is at 9.31% YTD. There are 181 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.88%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 35.88% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | PRCS vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 30.52% | — | May 2024 | PRCS vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 30.16% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | PRCS vs AFOS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 26.09% | — | Sep 2024 | PRCS vs CNAV | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 23.66% | 5.62M | Mar 2023 | PRCS vs FTIF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PRCS
PRCS has 13.69% 1-year volatility. There are 146 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.38% | — | Jul 2025 | PRCS vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 9.02% | 402.23M | May 2020 | PRCS vs SIXA | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.22% | 1.53B | Apr 2015 | PRCS vs QUS | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.36% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | PRCS vs SPCT | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | 9.47% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | PRCS vs EQL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PRCS
PRCS has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.77%. There are 181 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | PRCS vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | PRCS vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | PRCS vs SIXA | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | -6.15% | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | PRCS vs IUS | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | -6.19% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | PRCS vs EQL |
Other ETFs from Parnassus
The 1 most viewed Parnassus ETFs shown here include PRVS and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $20M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassus Value Select ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, ESG | 90 | 18.94% | 20.19M | Dec 2024 | PRCS vs PRVS |
Often Compared With PRCS
Investors most often compare PRCS with BDGS, VTI, PSCX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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