SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (QUS) Alternatives
SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (QUS) 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 QUS. 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 QUS
QUS charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QUS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | QUS vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | QUS vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | QUS vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | QUS vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | QUS vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QUS
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 | QUS vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | QUS vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | QUS vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | QUS vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | QUS vs IOO |
Top Performing QUS Alternatives (YTD)
QUS 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 | QUS vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | QUS vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | QUS vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | QUS vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | QUS vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QUS
QUS 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 | QUS vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | QUS vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | QUS vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | QUS vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | QUS vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QUS
QUS 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 | QUS vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | QUS vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | QUS vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | QUS vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | QUS vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | QUS vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | QUS vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | QUS vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | QUS vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | QUS vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | QUS vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | QUS vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | QUS vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | QUS vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | QUS vs DIA |
Often Compared With QUS
What investors most often compare with QUS, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare QUS with Any Fund or Stock
Compare QUS with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.