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AAUAvsGXLCETF Comparison

ETF 1
AAUA

Alpha Architect US Equity 3 ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.7%
VS
ETF 2
GXLC

Global X U.S. 500 ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
-1.05%

Alpha Architect US Equity 3 ETF (AAUA) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Global X U.S. 500 ETF (GXLC) is part of the US Large Cap segment. AAUA's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Healthcare. In contrast, GXLC's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. AAUA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.09%, versus 0.02% for GXLC. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AAUA and GXLC below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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AAUA vs GXLC performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.00.01.02.0%Jun 17Jun 25Jul 2Jul 10Jul 17

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/17/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AAUA
GXLC
+0.84%+0.47%
+5.29%+5.00%
n/a+9.56%
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Flows
AAUA
GXLC
-$462K-
-$2M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AAUA
GXLC
+13.55%+13.28%
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Max drawdown
AAUA
GXLC
-4.91%-4.60%
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Max drawdown duration
AAUA
GXLC
46d45d
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Trading data

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AAUA
GXLC
Last sale
7/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
$89.45
Previous close
07/17/2026
$89.70
Consolidated volume
07/17/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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AAUA
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Main metrics
Last update 7/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
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AAUA
GXLC
Last price
$89.45
1D performance
-0.28%
AuM$369.02 M$4.48 M
E/R0.09%0.02%
Characteristics
AAUA
GXLC
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderAlpha ArchitectGlobal X
Benchmark-Solactive GBS United States 500 Index
N° of holdings384495
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 18, 2026September 24, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

AAUA
USA
95.79%
Other
4.21%
GXLC
USA
97.38%
Other
2.62%

Sectors

AAUA
Technology
47.15%
Finance
12.09%
Healthcare
9.16%
Industrials
8.79%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
8.34%
Other
14.47%
GXLC
Technology
46.89%
Finance
12.21%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.05%
Healthcare
8.19%
Industrials
7.75%
Other
15.91%
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Diversification

AAUA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.04%
GXLC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.53%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of May 31, 2026
AAUA
NVIDIA Corp.
7.98%
Apple, Inc.
6.95%
Microsoft Corp.
4.73%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.85%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.31%
Broadcom Inc.
3.15%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.80%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.04%
Tesla, Inc.
1.84%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.46%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.30%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.27%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.22%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.21%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
0.93%
GXLC
NVIDIA Corp.
7.50%
Apple, Inc.
6.79%
Microsoft Corp.
5.02%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.95%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.37%
Broadcom Inc.
3.16%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.90%
Tesla, Inc.
2.21%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.11%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.66%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.43%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.27%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.22%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.00%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
0.92%
Frequently asked questions about AAUA and GXLC

Which ETF is bigger: AAUA or GXLC?

As of July 17, 2026, AAUA holds $369.02 M in assets under management (AUM), while GXLC manages $4.48 M.

What sectors do the AAUA and GXLC ETFs invest in?

AAUA leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Healthcare. Meanwhile, GXLC focuses on Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.

What are the top holdings of the AAUA ETF and GXLC ETF?

AAUA top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. GXLC holds in its top three: NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: AAUA or GXLC?

AAUA holds 385 securities with 44.04% of its assets in the top 15. GXLC has 499 securities and a top 15 weight of 44.53%.

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