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 128 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% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | SSPY vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | SSPY vs GXLC | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | SSPY vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | SSPY vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.05B | Nov 2009 | SSPY vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 76 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | SSPY vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | SSPY vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | SSPY vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | SSPY vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | SSPY vs PSCX |
Top Performing SSPY Alternatives (YTD)
SSPY is at 10.20% YTD. There are 65 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | SSPY vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | SSPY vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | SSPY vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SSPY vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | SSPY vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY has 10.80% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | SSPY vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | SSPY vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | SSPY vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | SSPY vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | SSPY vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SSPY
SSPY has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.32%. There are 38 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | SSPY vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | SSPY vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | SSPY vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | SSPY vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | SSPY vs FJUN |
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 | 29 | 9.01% | 832.38M | Jan 2024 | SSPY vs NUKZ | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities | 56 | 19.46% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | SSPY vs ROBO | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | Event Driven, Actively Managed | 86 | 15.16% | 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 | 70 | 36.10% | 451.01M | May 2020 | SSPY vs THNQ | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | Long-Short | 68 | 8.95% | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | SSPY vs HTUS | |
| QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | 26.78% | 33.44M | May 2019 | SSPY vs AMOM | |
| EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 2 | -24.03% | 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 | 38 | -0.55% | 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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