Horizon Core Equity ETF (STOX) 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 STOX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to STOX
STOX charges 0.70% annually. There are 178 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.61B | Oct 2000 | STOX vs SPTM | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.95B | Jun 2016 | STOX vs USPX | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | STOX vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | STOX vs SCHB | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | STOX vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to STOX
Among 207 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | STOX vs RSSY | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 91 | 860.84M | Sep 2018 | STOX vs IUS | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | 6.04B | Oct 2023 | STOX vs BLCR | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | STOX vs CNAV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 85 | 47.28M | Dec 2020 | STOX vs PSCX |
Top Performing STOX Alternatives (YTD)
STOX is at 10.00% YTD. There are 123 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.92%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 47.92% | 20.80M | Nov 2023 | STOX vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 47.26% | — | Sep 2024 | STOX vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.45% | — | May 2024 | STOX vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 32.04% | 194.17M | Jun 2025 | STOX vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 31.75% | 26.66B | Apr 2013 | STOX vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to STOX
STOX has 12.39% 1-year volatility. There are 128 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.37% | — | Jun 2025 | STOX vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 3.98% | — | Jun 2025 | STOX vs BUFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.25% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | STOX vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 4.73% | 354.49M | May 2020 | STOX vs DMAY | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 5.04% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | STOX vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to STOX
Among 207 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | STOX vs UJUN | |
| Calvert US Select Equity ETF | -3.08% | 25.16M | Jan 2023 | STOX vs CVSE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | STOX vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 354.49M | May 2020 | STOX vs DMAY | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -3.44% | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | STOX vs DFND |
Other ETFs from Horizon
The 10 most viewed Horizon ETFs shown here include MEDX, BCDF, SPAQ and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $210M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 50 | 0.84% | 18.68M | Sep 1999 | STOX vs MEDX | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | Cryptocurrency | 16 | 3.23% | 22.49M | Aug 2022 | STOX vs BCDF | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 20 | 2.81% | 10.01M | Jun 2007 | STOX vs SPAQ | |
| Horizon Kinetics Energy Remediation ETF | Energy Equities | 70 | 22.17% | 5.82M | Feb 2023 | STOX vs NVIR | |
| Horizon Landmark ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.47% | 210.01M | Jan 2025 | STOX vs BENJ | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | Japan Equities | 2 | -13.33% | — | May 2025 | STOX vs JAPN | |
| Horizon Expedition Plus ETF | Derivative Income | 67 | 14.07% | 133.99M | Jan 2025 | STOX vs HBTA | |
| Horizon Managed Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation, Actively Managed | — | 9.84% | — | Jun 2025 | STOX vs SFTY | |
| Horizon NASDAQ-100 Defined Risk ETF | Equity Hedged, Nasdaq-100 | — | 15.09% | 79.22M | Jul 2025 | STOX vs QGRD | |
| Horizon Small/Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 17.11% | 57.59M | Dec 2025 | STOX vs SMOX |
Often Compared With STOX
Investors most often compare STOX with DIVN, DDTL, YNOT. These 13 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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