SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (QWLD) Alternatives
SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (QWLD) 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 QWLD. 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 QWLD
QWLD charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QWLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | QWLD vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | QWLD vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | QWLD vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | QWLD vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | QWLD vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QWLD
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 | QWLD vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | QWLD vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | QWLD vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | QWLD vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | QWLD vs IOO |
Top Performing QWLD Alternatives (YTD)
QWLD 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 | QWLD vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | QWLD vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | QWLD vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | QWLD vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | QWLD vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QWLD
QWLD 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 | QWLD vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | QWLD vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | QWLD vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | QWLD vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | QWLD vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QWLD
QWLD 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 | QWLD vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | QWLD vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | QWLD vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | QWLD vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | QWLD 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 | QWLD vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | QWLD vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | QWLD vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | QWLD vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | QWLD vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | QWLD vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | QWLD vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | QWLD vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | QWLD vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | QWLD vs DIA |
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