Stratified LargeCap Index 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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY charges 0.45% annually. There are 132 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | SSPY vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | SSPY vs GXLC | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | SSPY vs SCHK | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.77B | Nov 2009 | SSPY vs SCHX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 2.30T | May 2001 | SSPY vs VTI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 47 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SSPY vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | SSPY vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | SSPY vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 92 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | SSPY vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | SSPY vs RAFE |
Top Performing SSPY Alternatives (YTD)
SSPY is at 12.72% YTD. There are 57 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 40.20% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | SSPY vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 35.88% | — | Sep 2024 | SSPY vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 31.93% | — | May 2024 | SSPY vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 29.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SSPY vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.95% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | SSPY vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY has 10.70% 1-year volatility. There are 22 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.37% | 42.09M | May 2023 | SSPY vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | SSPY vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.48% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | SSPY vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.87% | 402.23M | May 2020 | SSPY vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.26% | 168.13M | May 2022 | SSPY vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.32%. There are 28 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | SSPY vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | SSPY vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | SSPY vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | SSPY vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | SSPY vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Exchange Traded Concepts
The 10 most viewed Exchange Traded Concepts ETFs shown here include NUKZ, ROBO, CEFS and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF | Energy Equities | 21 | 0.76% | 832.38M | Jan 2024 | SSPY vs NUKZ | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities | 47 | 16.23% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | SSPY vs ROBO | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | Event Driven, Actively Managed | 85 | 13.68% | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | SSPY vs CEFS | |
| High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | — | — | 95.91M | Nov 2010 | SSPY vs HYLD | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 77 | 37.45% | 451.01M | May 2020 | SSPY vs THNQ | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | Long-Short | 74 | 10.92% | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | SSPY vs HTUS | |
| QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | 21.66% | 33.44M | May 2019 | SSPY vs AMOM | |
| EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 4 | -18.29% | 273.19M | Nov 2014 | SSPY vs EMQQ | |
| Nifty India Financials ETF | Financials Equities | — | — | 10.83M | Oct 2020 | SSPY vs INDF | |
| ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation E... | Health & Biotech Equities | 53 | 7.64% | 49.62M | Jun 2019 | SSPY vs HTEC |
Often Compared With SSPY
Investors most often compare SSPY with SPYI, RSP, VOO. These 19 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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