FlexShares Morningstar US Market Factor Tilt Index Fund (TILT) 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 TILT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TILT
TILT charges 0.25% annually. There are 78 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% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | TILT vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | TILT vs GXLC | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | TILT vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | TILT vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | TILT vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TILT
TILT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 38 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | TILT vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | TILT vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | TILT vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 92 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | TILT vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | TILT vs RAFE |
Top Performing TILT Alternatives (YTD)
TILT is at 11.64% YTD. There are 73 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 40.20% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | TILT vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 35.88% | — | Sep 2024 | TILT vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 31.93% | — | May 2024 | TILT vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 29.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | TILT vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.95% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | TILT vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TILT
TILT has 12.63% 1-year volatility. There are 88 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.37% | 42.09M | May 2023 | TILT vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | TILT vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.48% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | TILT vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.87% | 402.23M | May 2020 | TILT vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.26% | 168.13M | May 2022 | TILT vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TILT
TILT has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.51%. There are 61 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | TILT vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | TILT vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | TILT vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | TILT vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | TILT vs SELV |
Other ETFs from FlexShares
The 7 most viewed FlexShares ETFs shown here include NFRA, QDEF, QDF and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | Utilities Equities | 46 | 9.36% | 2.99B | Oct 2013 | TILT vs NFRA | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 78 | 9.23% | 542.07M | Dec 2012 | TILT vs QDEF | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 77 | 11.99% | 2.21B | Dec 2012 | TILT vs QDF | |
| FlexShares Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.88% | 1.46B | Oct 2012 | TILT vs RAVI | |
| FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US C... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 37 | 7.39% | 76.94M | Sep 2021 | TILT vs FEDM | |
| FlexShares ESG & Climate US Large Cap Core Index F... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 61 | 9.96% | 112.66M | Sep 2021 | TILT vs FEUS | |
| FlexShares ESG & Climate Investment Grade Corporat... | Corporate Bonds | 28 | -0.45% | 50.44M | Sep 2021 | TILT vs FEIG |
Often Compared With TILT
Investors most often compare TILT with VTI, VOO, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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