Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF (RECS) Alternatives
Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF (RECS) 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 RECS. 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 RECS
RECS charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RECS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | RECS vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | RECS vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | RECS vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | RECS vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | RECS vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RECS
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 | RECS vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | RECS vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | RECS vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | RECS vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | RECS vs IOO |
Top Performing RECS Alternatives (YTD)
RECS 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 | RECS vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | RECS vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | RECS vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | RECS vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | RECS vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RECS
RECS 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 | RECS vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | RECS vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | RECS vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | RECS vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | RECS vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RECS
RECS 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 | RECS vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | RECS vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | RECS vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | RECS vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | RECS vs ACSI |
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| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 5 | -15.18% | Aug 10, 2011 | RECS vs INCO | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 92 | 6.39% | Sep 2, 2015 | RECS vs XCEM | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | Multisector Bonds | 76 | -0.68% | Oct 12, 2017 | RECS vs DIAL | |
| Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF | Money Market | 44 | 0.02% | Oct 10, 2018 | RECS vs MUST | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 1.19% | Sep 25, 2019 | RECS vs REVS | |
| Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 84 | 5.16% | Sep 14, 2010 | RECS vs ECON | |
| Columbia Sustainable International Equity Income E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 90 | 4.95% | Jun 13, 2016 | RECS vs ESGN |
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