Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF (SYZ) Alternatives
Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF (SYZ) belongs to the Small 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 SYZ. 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 SYZ
SYZ charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SYZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | SYZ vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | SYZ vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | SYZ vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | SYZ vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | SYZ vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SYZ
Among ETFs in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Microcap ETF | 84 | Aug 12, 2005 | SYZ vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 81 | Oct 13, 2022 | SYZ vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 79 | Sep 27, 2005 | SYZ vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 75 | May 8, 2007 | SYZ vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 69 | Dec 20, 2007 | SYZ vs FESM |
Top Performing SYZ Alternatives (YTD)
SYZ alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 8.70% | Jun 16, 2006 | SYZ vs DES | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.99% | Jul 8, 2015 | SYZ vs CSB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 6.93% | May 8, 2007 | SYZ vs FYX | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.88% | Jul 18, 2018 | SYZ vs OSCV | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 5.76% | Sep 30, 2019 | SYZ vs OVS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SYZ
SYZ alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaMark Actively Managed Small Cap ETF | 0.00% | Apr 20, 2015 | SYZ vs SMCP | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 9.68% | Jul 14, 2015 | SYZ vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.62% | Apr 6, 2020 | SYZ vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.26% | Feb 5, 2015 | SYZ vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.61% | Feb 7, 2019 | SYZ vs VPC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SYZ
SYZ alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -6.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | SYZ vs ALTY | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | -7.55% | Jul 18, 2018 | SYZ vs OSCV | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -7.58% | Nov 8, 2017 | SYZ vs OMFL | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.65% | May 11, 2020 | SYZ vs SIXS | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | -7.67% | May 8, 2007 | SYZ vs FYX |
Other ETFs from Lazard
Most popular Lazard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 5.47% | May 12, 2025 | SYZ vs IDEQ | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | — | 4.36% | Oct 27, 2025 | SYZ vs EMKT | |
| Lazard Japanese Equity ETF | Japan Equities | — | 5.21% | Apr 4, 2025 | SYZ vs JPY | |
| Lazard Next Gen Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | — | -8.45% | Apr 4, 2025 | SYZ vs TEKY |
Often Compared With SYZ
What investors most often compare with SYZ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 23 | 5.65% | Feb 5, 2015 | SYZ vs SMDV |
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