Sapient Quality Select ETF (SQS) belongs to the Quality Factor 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 65 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.12% | 8.12B | Nov 2017 | SQS vs JQUA | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | 473.70M | Feb 2018 | SQS vs VFQY | |
| iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.15% | 45.91B | Jul 2013 | SQS vs QUAL | |
| iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | 0.15% | 2.55B | Jan 2020 | SQS vs GARP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 0.15% | 19.44B | Dec 2005 | SQS vs SPHQ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SQS
Among 62 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ... | 90 | 75.27M | Apr 2018 | SQS vs QARP | |
| Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF | 88 | 164.26M | Jul 2023 | SQS vs ROE | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | 87 | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | SQS vs SRHQ | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | 86 | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | SQS vs GQI | |
| Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF | 86 | 28.74M | Jul 2017 | SQS vs SQLV |
Top Performing SQS Alternatives (YTD)
Among 68 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 26.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 911.16M | Jun 2007 | SQS vs IDHQ | |
| Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF | 23.57% | 28.74M | Jul 2017 | SQS vs SQLV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 22.89% | 142.40M | Aug 2013 | SQS vs DGRE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF | 22.86% | 11.76M | Sep 2024 | SQS vs EQLT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth F... | 21.67% | 394.33M | Jul 2013 | SQS vs DGRS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SQS
SQS has 18.52% 1-year volatility. There are 57 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.88% | 162.67M | Jul 2019 | SQS vs QLV | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | 9.85% | 543.47M | Dec 2012 | SQS vs QDEF | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | 9.99% | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | SQS vs GQI | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 10.27% | 732.72M | Jul 2015 | SQS vs OUSA | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 10.44% | 16.73B | May 2013 | SQS vs DGRW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SQS
Among 62 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -6.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | -6.19% | 162.67M | Jul 2019 | SQS vs QLV | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | -6.31% | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | SQS vs SRHQ | |
| Indexperts Quality Earnings Focused ETF | -6.92% | 34.97M | Dec 2024 | SQS vs QIDX | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | -6.95% | 543.47M | Dec 2012 | SQS vs QDEF | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | -6.96% | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | SQS vs GQI |
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Often Compared With SQS
Investors most often compare SQS with NZAC, IDV, VXUS. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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