The Best Low Volatility ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Low Volatility ETFs.

Low Volatility ETFs and funds select or weight securities to reduce expected portfolio volatility relative to a broad market. They often emphasize historically stable companies and defensive sectors but can still lose value and may lag during strong, risk-seeking markets.

Number of ETFs: 43
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.37%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.52%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 13.43%
Median Risk/Return Score: 45 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
CSY9.DE	CSIF (IE) MSCI World ESG Leaders Minimum Volatilit...	Global Equities, Low Volatility	Jul 24, 2020	0.25%	5.91%	—	0.00%	45
EHDL.DE	Invesco FTSE Emerging Markets High Dividend Low Vo...	Emerging Markets Equities, Low Volatility	May 27, 2016	0.49%	13.84%	6.14%	4.67%	87
EHDV.DE	Invesco EURO STOXX High Dividend Low Volatility UC...	Low Volatility	Jan 6, 2016	0.30%	15.64%	8.93%	3.64%	90
EUN0.DE	iShares Edge MSCI Europe Minimum Volatility UCITS ...	Europe Equities, Low Volatility	Nov 30, 2012	0.25%	8.85%	6.87%	0.00%	48
EUNZ.DE	iShares Edge MSCI EM Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF	Emerging Markets Equities, Low Volatility	Nov 30, 2012	0.40%	17.40%	5.34%	0.00%	68
HDLV.DE	Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS...	Dividend, Low Volatility	Oct 17, 2017	0.30%	15.86%	6.21%	3.38%	59
IBCK.DE	iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF ...	S&P 500, Low Volatility	Nov 30, 2012	0.20%	7.21%	9.54%	0.00%	63
IQQ0.DE	iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E...	Global Equities, Low Volatility	Nov 30, 2012	0.30%	5.60%	6.42%	0.00%	33
IS31.DE	iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF ...	S&P 500, Low Volatility	Nov 30, 2012	0.25%	2.57%	—	0.00%	30
LVLC.DE	Invesco Quantitative Strategies Global Equity Low ...	Global Equities, Low Volatility	Jul 19, 2022	0.25%	6.42%	—	0.00%	65
M9SV.DE	Market Access STOXX China A Minimum Variance Index...	China Equities, Low Volatility	Jun 7, 2018	0.45%	-2.96%	—	0.00%	17
MIVA.DE	Amundi MSCI Europe Minimum Volatility Factor UCITS...	Europe Equities, Low Volatility	Feb 26, 2009	0.23%	8.45%	6.72%	0.00%	46
MIVU.DE	Amundi MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor UCITS ET...	Low Volatility	Apr 10, 2017	0.18%	5.90%	—	0.00%	38
MVEA.DE	iShares Edge MSCI USA Minimum Volatility ESG UCITS...	Low Volatility	Apr 20, 2020	0.20%	5.24%	—	0.00%	29
MVEE.DE	iShares Edge MSCI Europe Minimum Volatility ESG UC...	Europe Equities, Low Volatility	Apr 17, 2020	0.25%	9.49%	—	0.00%	47
MVEW.DE	iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ESG UCI...	Global Equities, Low Volatility	Apr 20, 2020	0.30%	5.35%	—	0.00%	40
SPY1.DE	SPDR S&P 500 Low Volatility UCITS ETF	S&P 500, Low Volatility	Oct 3, 2012	0.35%	11.83%	7.47%	0.00%	37
SXR0.DE	iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E...	Global Equities, Low Volatility	Nov 30, 2012	0.35%	2.62%	—	0.00%	20
UBUR.DE	UBS ETF (IE) Factor MSCI USA Low Volatility UCITS ...	Low Volatility	Aug 26, 2015	0.18%	9.45%	8.90%	1.73%	32
UEEH.DE	iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E...	Global Equities, Low Volatility	Aug 19, 2020	0.30%	5.47%	—	1.63%	32

Best Low Volatility ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Low Volatility ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LVHI (96) and FLLV (94). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	96	5.34B	Jul 2016
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	94	112.15M	Sep 2016
VSMV	VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E...	92	155.27M	Jun 2017
CDL	VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit...	87	399.12M	Jul 2015
CDC	VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd...	87	735.00M	Jul 2014

Best-Performing Low Volatility ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Low Volatility ETFs is LVHI (16.64%). Across the lineup, Low Volatility ETFs show an average 1-year return of 13.43% and an average 5-year return of 7.63%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	16.64%	5.34B	Jul 2016
HDLB	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo...	14.72%	5.73M	Oct 2019
CDL	VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit...	10.78%	399.12M	Jul 2015
VSMV	VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E...	10.71%	155.27M	Jun 2017
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	10.38%	112.15M	Sep 2016

Lowest-Cost Low Volatility ETFs

The top Low Volatility ETFs is SPMV (0.10%). With an average expense ratio of 0.37%, Low Volatility ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
SPMV	Invesco S&P 500 Minimum Variance ETF	0.10%	3.55M	Jul 2017
LGLV	SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	0.12%	1.19B	Feb 2013
SMLV	SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	0.12%	254.80M	Feb 2013
VFMV	Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF	0.13%	418.00M	Feb 2018
SELV	SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF	0.15%	168.13M	May 2022

Highest-Yield Low Volatility ETFs

The top Low Volatility ETFs is HDLB (10.08%). Across the lineup, Low Volatility ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.52%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
HDLB	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo...	10.08%	5.73M	Oct 2019
IDLV	Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility...	4.91%	338.73M	Jan 2012
XSHD	Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ...	4.90%	72.36M	Dec 2016
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	4.72%	112.15M	Sep 2016
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	4.54%	5.34B	Jul 2016

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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