Syntax Stratified LargeCap ETF (SSPY) Alternatives
Syntax Stratified LargeCap ETF (SSPY) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SSPY. 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 SSPY
SSPY charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SSPY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | Jun 1, 2016 | SSPY vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Oct 4, 2000 | SSPY vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | SSPY vs SCHX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jun 27, 2016 | SSPY vs VTI | |
| Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF | 0.05% | Jun 22, 2021 | SSPY vs VOTE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SSPY
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF | 91 | Jan 25, 2022 | SSPY vs SAMT | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | 88 | Sep 12, 2022 | SSPY vs THLV | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | Oct 24, 2023 | SSPY vs BLCR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 85 | Mar 19, 2021 | SSPY vs QMAR | |
| WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF | 83 | Dec 6, 2021 | SSPY vs WLTG |
Top Performing SSPY Alternatives (YTD)
SSPY alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 19.63% | Mar 13, 2023 | SSPY vs FTIF | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 15.85% | May 28, 2024 | SSPY vs RSSY | |
| iShares Texas Equity ETF | 12.67% | Jun 23, 2025 | SSPY vs TEXN | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF | 12.56% | Mar 12, 2010 | SSPY vs FTAG | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 11.28% | Sep 27, 2022 | SSPY vs AVIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | 8.50% | Nov 1, 2019 | SSPY vs UNOV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 8.83% | Dec 22, 2020 | SSPY vs PSCX | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 9.38% | Jul 7, 2025 | SSPY vs SPXM | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (December) ETF | 10.09% | Dec 22, 2020 | SSPY vs PSMD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 10.23% | Jun 19, 2020 | SSPY vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | -5.78% | Nov 1, 2019 | SSPY vs UNOV | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -5.85% | May 10, 2023 | SSPY vs BDGS | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | -6.15% | Dec 22, 2020 | SSPY vs PSCX | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | -6.66% | Sep 12, 2022 | SSPY vs THLV | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -7.33% | Jun 19, 2020 | SSPY vs DJUN |
Other ETFs from Syntax Advisors
Most popular Syntax Advisors ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syntax Stratified U.S. Total Market Hedged ETF | Actively Managed, Hedge Fund | 49 | 0.99% | Jun 15, 2021 | SSPY vs SHUS |
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