Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF (USMC) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with USMC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to USMC
USMC charges 0.12% annually. There are 28 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.38B | Mar 2019 | USMC vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.28B | Jun 2004 | USMC vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | USMC vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | USMC vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.58B | Jul 2000 | USMC vs IUSG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USMC
USMC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 97 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 92 | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | USMC vs DARP | |
| Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 90 | 555.00M | Jul 2019 | USMC vs HLAL | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 88 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | USMC vs NACP | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 87 | 134.13M | Sep 2019 | USMC vs VEGN | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 86 | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | USMC vs RFDA |
Top Performing USMC Alternatives (YTD)
USMC is at 9.11% YTD. There are 145 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 89.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 89.03% | 29.99M | Oct 2025 | USMC vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 51.42% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | USMC vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 40.70% | 87.87M | Feb 2020 | USMC vs IQM | |
| Golden Eagle Dynamic Hypergrowth ETF | 34.38% | 6.41M | Sep 2025 | USMC vs HYP | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 33.68% | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | USMC vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USMC
USMC has 11.81% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 6.92% | 39.10M | May 2017 | USMC vs CCOR | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | 8.86% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | USMC vs DLN | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.08% | 1.64B | Apr 2015 | USMC vs QUS | |
| TCW Durable Growth ETF | 9.26% | 74.58M | May 2024 | USMC vs GRW | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.47% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | USMC vs DGRO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USMC
USMC has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.30%. There are 74 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | USMC vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 632.73M | Feb 2015 | USMC vs ROUS | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | -6.10% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | USMC vs DLN | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 251.20M | Aug 2017 | USMC vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | USMC vs DGRO |
Other ETFs from Principal
The 10 most viewed Principal ETFs shown here include PREF, YLD, PSC and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 67 | 1.79% | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | USMC vs PREF | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 63 | 3.21% | 544.60M | Jul 2015 | USMC vs YLD | |
| Principal U.S. Small Cap Multi-Factor ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities, Multi-factor | 51 | 14.91% | 1.30B | Sep 2016 | USMC vs PSC | |
| Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | — | — | 16.16M | Aug 2016 | USMC vs BTEC | |
| Principal Quality ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | 0.29% | 53.80M | Mar 2016 | USMC vs PSET | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 65 | 1.32% | 68.90M | Jun 2020 | USMC vs PQDI | |
| Principal Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 45 | 4.65% | 124.50M | Mar 2016 | USMC vs PY | |
| Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF | Corporate Bonds | — | — | 133.79M | Apr 2018 | USMC vs IG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | REIT | 21 | 10.39% | 25.70M | May 2022 | USMC vs BYRE | |
| Principal Focused Blue Chip ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16 | 1.71% | 229.00M | Jul 2023 | USMC vs BCHP |
Often Compared With USMC
Investors most often compare USMC with SPY, QQQ, SCHG. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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