TCW Transform 500 ETF (VOTE) 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 VOTE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VOTE
VOTE charges 0.05% annually. There are 10 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% | 4.50M | Sep 2025 | VOTE vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | VOTE vs BBUS | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.72B | Oct 2017 | VOTE vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.48B | Oct 2000 | VOTE vs SPTM | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.00B | Jun 2016 | VOTE vs USPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VOTE
VOTE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 90 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 96 | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | VOTE vs AVIE | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 96 | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | VOTE vs IUS | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VOTE vs AFOS | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 93 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | VOTE vs RAFE | |
| Essential 40 Stock ETF | 93 | 180.66M | Jun 2014 | VOTE vs ESN |
Top Performing VOTE Alternatives (YTD)
VOTE is at 10.03% YTD. There are 126 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.68%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 33.68% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | VOTE vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.79% | — | May 2024 | VOTE vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 27.82% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VOTE vs AFOS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 24.51% | — | Sep 2024 | VOTE vs CNAV | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 24.04% | 5.62M | Mar 2023 | VOTE vs FTIF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VOTE
VOTE has 13.11% 1-year volatility. There are 104 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.57% | — | Jul 2025 | VOTE vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 9.05% | 402.23M | May 2020 | VOTE vs SIXA | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.38% | 65.78M | Sep 2025 | VOTE vs SPCT | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | 9.50% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | VOTE vs EQL | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.74% | 1.42B | Aug 2020 | VOTE vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VOTE
VOTE has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.10%. There are 93 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 12.36M | Sep 2022 | VOTE vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | VOTE vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | VOTE vs SIXA | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | -6.15% | 927.09M | Sep 2018 | VOTE vs IUS | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | -6.19% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | VOTE vs EQL |
Other ETFs from TCW
The 10 most viewed TCW ETFs shown here include FLXR, PWRD, ACLO and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | Multisector Bonds, Actively Managed | 85 | 1.30% | 3.37B | Nov 2018 | VOTE vs FLXR | |
| TCW Transform Systems ETF | Energy Equities | 25 | 12.31% | 1.47B | Feb 2022 | VOTE vs PWRD | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 3.02% | 515.18M | Nov 2024 | VOTE vs ACLO | |
| TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | Artificial Intelligence, Technology Equities | 73 | 30.44% | 125.54M | Aug 2017 | VOTE vs AIFD | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 2.47% | 38.77M | Nov 2024 | VOTE vs MUSE | |
| TCW Durable Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 64.50M | May 2024 | VOTE vs GRW | |
| TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | 13.80% | 12.35M | Feb 2023 | VOTE vs SUPP | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 43 | 2.50% | 222.10M | Jun 2013 | VOTE vs SLNZ | |
| TCW Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 22 | -1.29% | 41.12M | Jun 2018 | VOTE vs IGCB | |
| TCW High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 42 | 2.80% | 31.44M | Nov 2024 | VOTE vs HYBX |
Often Compared With VOTE
Investors most often compare VOTE with VOO, SPY, VB. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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