Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) Alternatives
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) 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 SCHG. 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 SCHG
SCHG charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCHG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | SCHG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | SCHG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | SCHG vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHG vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | SCHG vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHG
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 | SCHG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | SCHG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | SCHG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | SCHG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | SCHG vs IOO |
Top Performing SCHG Alternatives (YTD)
SCHG 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 | SCHG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | SCHG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | SCHG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | SCHG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | SCHG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHG
SCHG 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 | SCHG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | SCHG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | SCHG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | SCHG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | SCHG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHG
SCHG 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 | SCHG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | SCHG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | SCHG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | SCHG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | SCHG 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 | SCHG vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -4.45% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHG vs SCHX | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.95% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHG vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.80% | Apr 29, 2021 | SCHG vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 3.48% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHG vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 70 | 2.24% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHG vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 3.43% | Jan 13, 2011 | SCHG vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 2.76% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHG vs FNDX | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 42 | 0.45% | Aug 5, 2010 | SCHG vs SCHP | |
| Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.24% | Aug 5, 2010 | SCHG vs SCHO |
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