WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF (WLTG) 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 WLTG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to WLTG
WLTG charges 0.75% annually. There are 198 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% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | WLTG vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | WLTG vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | WLTG vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | WLTG vs SPTM | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | WLTG vs SCHK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WLTG
WLTG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 106 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | WLTG vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | WLTG vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | WLTG vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | WLTG vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | WLTG vs PSCX |
Top Performing WLTG Alternatives (YTD)
WLTG is at 5.87% YTD. There are 177 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | WLTG vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | WLTG vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | WLTG vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | WLTG vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | WLTG vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WLTG
WLTG has 14.07% 1-year volatility. There are 188 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | WLTG vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | WLTG vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | WLTG vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | WLTG vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | WLTG vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WLTG
WLTG has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.56%. There are 135 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | WLTG vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | WLTG vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | WLTG vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | WLTG vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | WLTG vs FJUN |
Often Compared With WLTG
Investors most often compare WLTG with SPY, VOO, LRGF. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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