Cambria U.S. Equal Weight ETF (USEW) 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 USEW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to USEW
USEW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | USEW vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | USEW vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.01B | Jun 2016 | USEW vs USPX | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | USEW vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | USEW vs SPTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USEW
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | USEW vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 93 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | USEW vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | USEW vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 90 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | USEW vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 88 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | USEW vs RAFE |
Top Performing USEW Alternatives (YTD)
USEW is at 11.02% YTD. There are 129 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 42.93% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | USEW vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 41.21% | — | Sep 2024 | USEW vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.86% | — | May 2024 | USEW vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.41% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | USEW vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 28.81% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | USEW vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USEW
USEW has 12.69% 1-year volatility. There are 101 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.35% | 42.09M | May 2023 | USEW vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | USEW vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.51% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | USEW vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.92% | 402.23M | May 2020 | USEW vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.25% | 168.13M | May 2022 | USEW vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USEW
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | USEW vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | USEW vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | USEW vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | USEW vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | USEW vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Cambria
The 10 most viewed Cambria ETFs shown here include GVAL, TAIL, SYLD and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $953M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Global Value ETF | Global Equities | 85 | 18.78% | 533.45M | Mar 2014 | USEW vs GVAL | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity | 2 | -7.25% | 145.21M | Apr 2017 | USEW vs TAIL | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 56 | 17.00% | 953.35M | May 2013 | USEW vs SYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 75 | 8.48% | 72.21M | Dec 2014 | USEW vs GAA | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | Global Equities | 92 | 16.50% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | USEW vs FYLD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | Tactical Allocation | 77 | 8.65% | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | USEW vs TRTY | |
| Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 76 | 24.11% | 845.66M | Jul 2016 | USEW vs EYLD | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | Momentum, Hedge Fund | 57 | 7.96% | 68.55M | Nov 2014 | USEW vs GMOM | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | Momentum, Equity Hedged | 65 | 5.74% | 106.10M | Sep 2015 | USEW vs VAMO | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | REIT | 39 | 12.62% | 66.11M | Sep 2020 | USEW vs BLDG |
Often Compared With USEW
Investors most often compare USEW with BUFX, FTIF, BUFH. These 18 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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