Russell Investments Global Equity ETF (RGLO) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RGLO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RGLO
RGLO charges 0.49% annually. There are 37 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | RGLO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | RGLO vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.72B | Feb 2012 | RGLO vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | RGLO vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 191.79M | Nov 2014 | RGLO vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RGLO
RGLO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 65. There are 22 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 85.68M | Jan 2018 | RGLO vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 91 | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | RGLO vs FYLD | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 89 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | RGLO vs VOLT | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 84 | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | RGLO vs AVGV | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 84 | 525.44M | Mar 2014 | RGLO vs GVAL |
Top Performing RGLO Alternatives (YTD)
RGLO is at 7.83% YTD. There are 58 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tema Electrification ETF | 40.29% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | RGLO vs VOLT | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 35.59% | 2.99B | Mar 2023 | RGLO vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 33.79% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | RGLO vs NXTE | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 30.43% | 85.68M | Jan 2018 | RGLO vs WLDR | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 29.53% | 457.69M | Apr 2018 | RGLO vs DRIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RGLO
RGLO has 13.27% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.77% | 236.11M | May 2022 | RGLO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.11% | 72.06M | Apr 2012 | RGLO vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.61% | 88.80M | Sep 2012 | RGLO vs VEGA | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.71% | 1.74B | Sep 2025 | RGLO vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.83% | 903.33M | Sep 2005 | RGLO vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RGLO
RGLO has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.61%. There are 35 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | RGLO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 72.06M | Apr 2012 | RGLO vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | RGLO vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.44% | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | RGLO vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.29M | May 2019 | RGLO vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Russell
The 4 most viewed Russell ETFs shown here include RUSC, REMG, RIFR and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $111M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 21.96% | — | May 2025 | RGLO vs RUSC | |
| Russell Investments Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 73 | 24.01% | 110.52M | May 2025 | RGLO vs REMG | |
| Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF | Industrials Equities | 45 | 10.16% | — | May 2025 | RGLO vs RIFR | |
| Russell Investments International Developed Equity... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 46 | 8.14% | — | May 2025 | RGLO vs RINT |
Often Compared With RGLO
Investors most often compare RGLO with DJP, BILZ, LENS. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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