Sapient Quality Select ETF (SQS) 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 SQS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SQS
SQS charges 0.80% annually. There are 89 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 | SQS vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | SQS vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.70B | Feb 2012 | SQS vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.53B | Jun 2024 | SQS vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 189.21M | Nov 2014 | SQS vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SQS
Among 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 84.71M | Jan 2018 | SQS vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 90 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | SQS vs VOLT | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 88 | 723.59M | Dec 2013 | SQS vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 84 | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | SQS vs AVGV | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 83 | 3.11B | Mar 2023 | SQS vs FWD |
Top Performing SQS Alternatives (YTD)
Among 107 ETFs in the Global Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 39.60%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tema Electrification ETF | 39.60% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | SQS vs VOLT | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 36.87% | 3.11B | Mar 2023 | SQS vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 36.19% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | SQS vs NXTE | |
| Procure Space ETF | 30.00% | 1.12B | Apr 2019 | SQS vs UFO | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.13% | 84.71M | Jan 2018 | SQS vs WLDR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SQS
SQS has 18.93% 1-year volatility. There are 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.75%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.75% | 236.11M | May 2022 | SQS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.06% | 71.82M | Apr 2012 | SQS vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.02% | 3.24B | Oct 2011 | SQS vs ACWV | |
| Pabrai Wagons ETF | 8.04% | 127.30M | Feb 2026 | SQS vs WAGN | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.54% | 87.52M | Sep 2012 | SQS vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SQS
Among 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | SQS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.82M | Apr 2012 | SQS vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | SQS vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 723.59M | Dec 2013 | SQS vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.29M | May 2019 | SQS vs HERD |
Often Compared With SQS
Investors most often compare SQS with IDV, DRIV, PID. These 9 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 68 | 7.44% | 8.06B | Jun 2007 | SQS vs IDV | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | Global Equities | 80 | 28.09% | 421.99M | Apr 2018 | SQS vs DRIV | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 37 | 3.40% | 898.35M | Sep 2005 | SQS vs PID | |
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | Global Equities | 32 | 11.04% | 1.43B | Jan 2021 | SQS vs INFL | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | Global Equities | — | 5.35% | 1.68B | Sep 2025 | SQS vs BDVL | |
| WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF | Global Equities | 72 | 15.29% | 26.54M | Aug 2014 | SQS vs WBIF | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF | Global Equities | 35 | 19.82% | 21.19M | Dec 2017 | SQS vs HAIL | |
| Global X Thematic Growth ETF | Global Equities | 11 | 9.50% | 15.69M | Oct 2019 | SQS vs GXTG | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 15.02% | 509.30M | Mar 2014 | SQS vs GVAL |
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