Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF) Alternatives
Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF) belongs to the Mid Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SAEF. 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 SAEF
SAEF charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SAEF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | SAEF vs IMCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | SAEF vs SPMD | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | SAEF vs IJH | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | SAEF vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | SAEF vs VFMV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SAEF
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 96 | Jun 19, 2009 | SAEF vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | SAEF vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | SAEF vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | SAEF vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | SAEF vs MOO |
Top Performing SAEF Alternatives (YTD)
SAEF alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 16.09% | Aug 31, 2007 | SAEF vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | SAEF vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | SAEF vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | SAEF vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | SAEF vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SAEF
SAEF alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 12.15% | May 11, 2020 | SAEF vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | SAEF vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | SAEF vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | SAEF vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | SAEF vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SAEF
SAEF alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | -8.63% | May 11, 2020 | SAEF vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | SAEF vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | SAEF vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | SAEF vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | SAEF vs BMVP |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
Most popular Charles Schwab ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | SAEF vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | SAEF vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -4.45% | Nov 3, 2009 | SAEF vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -4.05% | Nov 3, 2009 | SAEF vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.95% | Nov 3, 2009 | SAEF vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.80% | Apr 29, 2021 | SAEF vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 3.48% | Dec 11, 2009 | SAEF vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 70 | 2.24% | Nov 3, 2009 | SAEF vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 3.43% | Jan 13, 2011 | SAEF vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 2.76% | Aug 15, 2013 | SAEF vs FNDX |
Often Compared With SAEF
What investors most often compare with SAEF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 64 | -4.21% | Oct 11, 2017 | SAEF vs SCHK | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | SAEF vs SPY | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | SAEF vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -9.79% | Sep 20, 2010 | SAEF vs VONG | |
| Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 94 | 0.07% | Oct 10, 2019 | SAEF vs SCHJ | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed | 42 | -2.43% | Feb 13, 2018 | SAEF vs VFQY | |
| First Trust Total US Market AlphaDEX ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | SAEF vs TUSA | |
| Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 82 | 3.62% | Aug 23, 2022 | SAEF vs FDLS |
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