Defiance Large Cap ex-Mag 7 ETF (XMAG) Alternatives
Defiance Large Cap ex-Mag 7 ETF (XMAG) 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 XMAG. 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 XMAG
XMAG charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XMAG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | Jun 1, 2016 | XMAG vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Oct 4, 2000 | XMAG vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | XMAG vs SCHX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jun 27, 2016 | XMAG vs VTI | |
| Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF | 0.05% | Jun 22, 2021 | XMAG vs VOTE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XMAG
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF | 91 | Jan 25, 2022 | XMAG vs SAMT | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | 88 | Sep 12, 2022 | XMAG vs THLV | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | Oct 24, 2023 | XMAG vs BLCR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 85 | Mar 19, 2021 | XMAG vs QMAR | |
| WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF | 83 | Dec 6, 2021 | XMAG vs WLTG |
Top Performing XMAG Alternatives (YTD)
XMAG alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 19.63% | Mar 13, 2023 | XMAG vs FTIF | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 15.85% | May 28, 2024 | XMAG vs RSSY | |
| iShares Texas Equity ETF | 12.67% | Jun 23, 2025 | XMAG vs TEXN | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF | 12.56% | Mar 12, 2010 | XMAG vs FTAG | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 11.28% | Sep 27, 2022 | XMAG vs AVIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XMAG
XMAG alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | 8.50% | Nov 1, 2019 | XMAG vs UNOV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 8.83% | Dec 22, 2020 | XMAG vs PSCX | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 9.38% | Jul 7, 2025 | XMAG vs SPXM | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (December) ETF | 10.09% | Dec 22, 2020 | XMAG vs PSMD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 10.23% | Jun 19, 2020 | XMAG vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XMAG
XMAG alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | -5.78% | Nov 1, 2019 | XMAG vs UNOV | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -5.85% | May 10, 2023 | XMAG vs BDGS | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | -6.15% | Dec 22, 2020 | XMAG vs PSCX | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | -6.66% | Sep 12, 2022 | XMAG vs THLV | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -7.33% | Jun 19, 2020 | XMAG vs DJUN |
Other ETFs from Defiance
Most popular Defiance ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Quantum ETF | Technology Equities | 85 | -1.95% | Sep 5, 2018 | XMAG vs QTUM | |
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF | Options Trading, Dividend | 52 | -5.94% | Sep 13, 2023 | XMAG vs QQQY | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 1 | -49.22% | Aug 14, 2024 | XMAG vs MSTX | |
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 Income Target ETF | Derivative Income | 52 | -6.11% | Jun 20, 2024 | XMAG vs QQQT | |
| Defiance R2000 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ETF | Options Trading | 35 | -1.55% | Oct 30, 2023 | XMAG vs IWMY | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | Derivative Income, Gold | — | 1.71% | Apr 1, 2025 | XMAG vs GLDY | |
| Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF | Technology Equities | — | 12.84% | Jul 24, 2025 | XMAG vs AIPO | |
| Defiance S&P 500 Income Target ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 54 | -3.61% | Mar 7, 2024 | XMAG vs SPYT | |
| Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ET... | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 50 | -3.64% | Sep 18, 2023 | XMAG vs WDTE | |
| Defiance Leveraged Long Income MSTR ETF | Derivative Income, Leveraged Equities | — | -39.41% | May 1, 2025 | XMAG vs MST |
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