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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHG
SCHG charges 0.04% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | SCHG vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.27B | Jun 2004 | SCHG vs ILCB | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | SCHG vs SPYG | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.12B | Jul 2000 | SCHG vs IUSG | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.11B | Jun 2004 | SCHG vs ILCG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHG
SCHG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 98 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 91 | 705.83M | Feb 2015 | SCHG vs ROUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 91 | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | SCHG vs DGRO | |
| Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ... | 90 | 76.03M | Apr 2018 | SCHG vs QARP | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 89 | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | SCHG vs RFDA | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 89 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | SCHG vs MFUS |
Top Performing SCHG Alternatives (YTD)
SCHG is at 8.92% YTD. There are 124 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 31.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Growth ETF | 31.86% | 239.95M | Dec 2025 | SCHG vs GARY | |
| SMART Earnings Growth ETF | 30.75% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | SCHG vs SGRT | |
| F/m Emerald Special Situations ETF | 30.69% | 29.00M | Aug 2014 | SCHG vs SPIT | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 28.77% | 186.14M | Sep 2019 | SCHG vs VEGN | |
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 27.10% | 12.46M | Oct 2025 | SCHG vs MEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHG
SCHG has 16.62% 1-year volatility. There are 78 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 8.23% | 39.10M | May 2017 | SCHG vs CCOR | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.46% | 789.78M | Sep 2005 | SCHG vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.52% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | SCHG vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF | 9.70% | 174.18M | Jun 2014 | SCHG vs QWLD | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 10.22% | 747.95M | Jul 2015 | SCHG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHG
SCHG has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.41%. There are 129 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | SCHG vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 705.83M | Feb 2015 | SCHG vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | SCHG vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | SCHG vs DGRO | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -7.09% | 789.78M | Sep 2005 | SCHG vs PFM |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHX, SCHB and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $104B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 94 | 24.66% | 104.16B | Oct 2011 | SCHG vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 13.44% | 71.82B | Nov 2009 | SCHG vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 13.99% | 43.26B | Nov 2009 | SCHG vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 70 | 17.35% | 67.17B | Nov 2009 | SCHG vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 78 | 13.77% | 2.52B | Apr 2021 | SCHG vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 18.71% | 15.73B | Dec 2009 | SCHG vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 95 | 19.42% | 26.79B | Aug 2013 | SCHG vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 88 | 21.52% | 25.13B | Aug 2013 | SCHG vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 22.32% | 22.23B | Nov 2009 | SCHG vs SCHA | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 24 | 0.76% | 16.38B | Aug 2010 | SCHG vs SCHP |
Often Compared With SCHG
Investors most often compare SCHG with QQQM, VOO, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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