Lazard Equity Megatrends ETF (THMZ) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with THMZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to THMZ
THMZ charges 0.50% annually. There are 44 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | THMZ vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | THMZ vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | THMZ vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | THMZ vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | THMZ vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to THMZ
THMZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 82 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 95 | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | THMZ vs FYLD | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 94 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | THMZ vs DIVD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | THMZ vs WLDR | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 93 | 424.52M | Jun 2023 | THMZ vs AVGV | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 93 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | THMZ vs COPY |
Top Performing THMZ Alternatives (YTD)
THMZ is at 4.23% YTD. There are 98 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 45.07%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 45.07% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | THMZ vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 34.20% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | THMZ vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 30.27% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | THMZ vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.98% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | THMZ vs WLDR | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 25.94% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | THMZ vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to THMZ
THMZ has 17.05% 1-year volatility. There are 81 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.58% | 223.29M | May 2022 | THMZ vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.03% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | THMZ vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.05% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | THMZ vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.43% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | THMZ vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.76% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | THMZ vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to THMZ
THMZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.99%. There are 74 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | THMZ vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | THMZ vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | THMZ vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | THMZ vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | THMZ vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Lazard
The 6 most viewed Lazard ETFs shown here include IDEQ, EMKT, TEKY and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 15.85% | 1.50B | May 2025 | THMZ vs IDEQ | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | — | 22.96% | 167.40M | Oct 2025 | THMZ vs EMKT | |
| Lazard Next Gen Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 30 | 13.74% | 57.90M | Apr 2025 | THMZ vs TEKY | |
| Lazard Japanese Equity ETF | Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 68 | 17.35% | 80.70M | Apr 2025 | THMZ vs JPY | |
| Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | — | 19.43% | 52.90M | Oct 2021 | THMZ vs SYZ | |
| Lazard Listed Infrastructure ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities | — | 11.10% | 49.50M | Oct 2025 | THMZ vs GLIX |
Often Compared With THMZ
Investors most often compare THMZ with APMU, LENS, VEGA. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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