Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG) 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 USSG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to USSG
USSG charges 0.10% annually. There are 18 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | USSG vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.26B | Jun 2004 | USSG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.21B | Jun 2004 | USSG vs ILCG | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.19B | Jul 2000 | USSG vs IUSG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.04% | 59.17B | Dec 2009 | USSG vs SCHG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USSG
USSG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 59 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 86 | 33.20M | Dec 2021 | USSG vs DARP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 85 | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | USSG vs MFUS | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 84 | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | USSG vs FMTM | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 84 | 495.57M | Oct 2017 | USSG vs BIBL | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 84 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | USSG vs NACP |
Top Performing USSG Alternatives (YTD)
USSG is at 7.35% YTD. There are 97 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 49.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 49.84% | 26.18M | Oct 2025 | USSG vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 44.94% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | USSG vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 34.32% | 117.69M | Feb 2020 | USSG vs IQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF | 30.55% | 2.27B | Mar 2006 | USSG vs RPG | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 30.28% | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | USSG vs FMTM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USSG
USSG has 13.69% 1-year volatility. There are 55 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 7.56% | 39.10M | May 2017 | USSG vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.20% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | USSG vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.49% | 774.52M | Sep 2005 | USSG vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.51% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | USSG vs DGRO | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.76% | 1.36B | Aug 2020 | USSG vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USSG
USSG has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.20%. There are 69 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% | 85.26M | Jun 2016 | USSG vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | USSG vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | USSG vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | USSG vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | USSG vs QUS |
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Often Compared With USSG
Investors most often compare USSG with ESGU, NULC, ESG. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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