Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector ETF (SSUS) Alternatives
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector ETF (SSUS) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SSUS. 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 SSUS
SSUS charges 0.81% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SSUS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | SSUS vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | SSUS vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | SSUS vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | SSUS vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | SSUS vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SSUS
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | SSUS vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | SSUS vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | SSUS vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | SSUS vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | SSUS vs IOO |
Top Performing SSUS Alternatives (YTD)
SSUS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | SSUS vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | SSUS vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | SSUS vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | SSUS vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | SSUS vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SSUS
SSUS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | SSUS vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | SSUS vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | SSUS vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | SSUS vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | SSUS vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SSUS
SSUS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | SSUS vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | SSUS vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | SSUS vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | SSUS vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | SSUS vs ACSI |
Often Compared With SSUS
What investors most often compare with SSUS, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | SSUS vs SCHG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | SSUS vs XLG | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | SSUS vs SPY | |
| BlackRock U.S. Equity Factor Rotation ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 73 | -4.07% | Mar 19, 2019 | SSUS vs DYNF | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 73 | -1.41% | May 10, 2023 | SSUS vs BDGS | |
| Conquer Risk Defensive Bull Fund | Tactical Allocation | 92 | -2.90% | Jun 30, 2020 | SSUS vs CRDBX |
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