Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to USSG
USSG charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among USSG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | USSG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | USSG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | USSG vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | USSG vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | USSG vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USSG
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | USSG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | USSG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | USSG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | USSG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | USSG vs IOO |
Top Performing USSG Alternatives (YTD)
USSG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | USSG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | USSG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | USSG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | USSG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | USSG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USSG
USSG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | USSG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | USSG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | USSG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | USSG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | USSG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USSG
USSG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | USSG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | USSG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | USSG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | USSG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | USSG vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Deutsche Bank
Most popular Deutsche Bank ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | Leveraged Commodities, Leveraged, Gold | 87 | 13.65% | Feb 27, 2008 | USSG vs DGP | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 86 | 5.06% | Aug 12, 2015 | USSG vs HDEF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 89 | 6.72% | Jun 9, 2011 | USSG vs DBJP | |
| Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF | S&P 500, ESG | 68 | -4.45% | Jun 26, 2019 | USSG vs SNPE | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | China Equities | — | — | Apr 30, 2014 | USSG vs CN | |
| Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 78 | -0.22% | Jan 10, 2018 | USSG vs SHYL | |
| Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 72 | -0.43% | Jan 11, 2018 | USSG vs HYUP | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 3.56% | Jan 23, 2014 | USSG vs DBAW | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | China Equities | 85 | 4.66% | May 21, 2014 | USSG vs ASHS | |
| Xtrackers Low Beta High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -0.35% | Jan 11, 2018 | USSG vs HYDW |
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