Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) Alternatives
Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) 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 SCHB. 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 SCHB
SCHB charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCHB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | SCHB vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | SCHB vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | SCHB vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | SCHB vs ITOT | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | SCHB vs ILCG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHB
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 | SCHB vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | SCHB vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | SCHB vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | SCHB vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | SCHB vs IOO |
Top Performing SCHB Alternatives (YTD)
SCHB 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 | SCHB vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | SCHB vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | SCHB vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | SCHB vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | SCHB vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHB
SCHB 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 | SCHB vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | SCHB vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | SCHB vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | SCHB vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | SCHB vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHB
SCHB 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 | SCHB vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | SCHB vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | SCHB vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | SCHB vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | SCHB vs ACSI |
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 | SCHB vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHB vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -4.45% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHB vs SCHX | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.95% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHB vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.80% | Apr 29, 2021 | SCHB vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 3.48% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHB vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 70 | 2.24% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHB vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 3.43% | Jan 13, 2011 | SCHB vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 2.76% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHB vs FNDX | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 42 | 0.45% | Aug 5, 2010 | SCHB vs SCHP |
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