Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI) Alternatives
Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI) 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 WUGI. 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 WUGI
WUGI charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WUGI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | WUGI vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | WUGI vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | WUGI vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | WUGI vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | WUGI vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WUGI
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 | WUGI vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | WUGI vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | WUGI vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | WUGI vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | WUGI vs IOO |
Top Performing WUGI Alternatives (YTD)
WUGI 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 | WUGI vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | WUGI vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | WUGI vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | WUGI vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | WUGI vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WUGI
WUGI 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 | WUGI vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | WUGI vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | WUGI vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | WUGI vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | WUGI vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WUGI
WUGI 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 | WUGI vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | WUGI vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | WUGI vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | WUGI vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | WUGI vs ACSI |
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