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.

Number of ETFs: 43
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.37%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.55%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 11.95%
Median Risk/Return Score: 39 / 100

43 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
LGLV	SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	Low Volatility	Feb 20, 2013	0.12%	6.64%	11.02%	2.01%	28
LOWV	AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF	Low Volatility	Mar 21, 2023	0.48%	3.05%	—	0.88%	26
LVHD	Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index E...	Dividend, Low Volatility	Dec 29, 2015	0.27%	13.56%	8.10%	3.20%	48
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	Dividend, Low Volatility	Jul 27, 2016	0.40%	16.82%	—	4.57%	95
ONEV	SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF	Low Volatility	Dec 2, 2015	0.20%	9.74%	11.18%	1.84%	40
QLV	FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund	Quality Factor, Low Volatility	Jul 15, 2019	0.22%	7.28%	—	1.55%	64
QLVD	FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol...	Quality Factor, Low Volatility	Jul 15, 2019	0.32%	6.24%	—	3.02%	32
QLVE	FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility...	Quality Factor, Low Volatility	Jul 15, 2019	0.40%	12.74%	—	2.68%	46
QQLV	Invesco QQQ Low Volatility ETF	Low Volatility	Dec 4, 2024	0.25%	4.72%	—	2.07%	10
SELV	SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF	Low Volatility	May 16, 2022	0.15%	3.41%	—	1.73%	33
SMLV	SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	Low Volatility	Feb 20, 2013	0.12%	21.20%	10.38%	2.25%	73
SMMV	iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities, Low Volatility	Sep 7, 2016	0.20%	7.81%	—	1.68%	43
SPHD	Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF	Dividend, S&P 500, Low Volatility	Oct 18, 2012	0.30%	11.75%	7.10%	4.58%	35
SPLV	Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF	S&P 500, Low Volatility	May 5, 2011	0.25%	8.31%	8.17%	2.12%	24
SPMV	Invesco S&P 500 Minimum Variance ETF	S&P 500, Low Volatility	Jul 13, 2017	0.10%	—	—	—	—
THLV	THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF	Equal Weight, Low Volatility	Sep 12, 2022	0.64%	10.05%	—	1.61%	53
USML	ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Minimum Volatility Fac...	Leveraged Equities, Low Volatility	Feb 4, 2021	0.95%	1.99%	—	0.00%	13
USMV	iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF	Low Volatility	Oct 18, 2011	0.15%	2.81%	9.36%	1.50%	20
VFMV	Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF	Low Volatility	Feb 13, 2018	0.13%	9.29%	—	1.77%	55
VSMV	VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E...	Multi-factor, Low Volatility	Jun 22, 2017	0.35%	8.77%	—	1.32%	88

Best Low Volatility ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Low Volatility ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LVHI (95) and FLLV (92). 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...	95	5.21B	Jul 2016
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	92	112.15M	Sep 2016
VSMV	VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E...	88	156.72M	Jun 2017
CDL	VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit...	80	404.80M	Jul 2015
CDC	VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd...	80	745.45M	Jul 2014

Best-Performing Low Volatility ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Low Volatility ETFs is LVHI (16.49%). Across the lineup, Low Volatility ETFs show an average 1-year return of 11.95% and an average 5-year return of 7.43%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	16.49%	5.21B	Jul 2016
HDLB	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo...	13.92%	5.52M	Oct 2019
CDL	VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit...	10.51%	404.80M	Jul 2015
VSMV	VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E...	10.45%	156.72M	Jun 2017
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	10.20%	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
SMLV	SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	0.12%	261.02M	Feb 2013
LGLV	SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	0.12%	1.19B	Feb 2013
VFMV	Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF	0.13%	418.00M	Feb 2018
FDLO	Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF	0.15%	1.37B	Sep 2016

Highest-Yield Low Volatility ETFs

The top Low Volatility ETFs is HDLB (10.44%). Across the lineup, Low Volatility ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.55%, 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...	10.44%	5.52M	Oct 2019
IDLV	Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility...	4.95%	340.83M	Jan 2012
XSHD	Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ...	4.89%	74.37M	Dec 2016
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	4.76%	112.15M	Sep 2016
SPHD	Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF	4.58%	3.36B	Oct 2012

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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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