FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund (QLC) Alternatives
FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund (QLC) 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 QLC. 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 QLC
QLC charges 0.32% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QLC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | QLC vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | QLC vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | QLC vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | QLC vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | QLC vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QLC
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 | QLC vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | QLC vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | QLC vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | QLC vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | QLC vs IOO |
Top Performing QLC Alternatives (YTD)
QLC 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 | QLC vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | QLC vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | QLC vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | QLC vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | QLC vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QLC
QLC 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 | QLC vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | QLC vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | QLC vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | QLC vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | QLC vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QLC
QLC 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 | QLC vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | QLC vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | QLC vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | QLC vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | QLC vs ACSI |
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