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
The Best Low Volatility ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF | Low Volatility | Feb 15, 2013 | 0.25% | 11.38% | 7.97% | 2.85% | 48 | ||||||||
| Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ... | Dividend, Low Volatility | Dec 1, 2016 | 0.30% | 14.67% | — | 4.89% | 26 | ||||||||
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF | Low Volatility | Feb 15, 2013 | 0.25% | 15.27% | 5.83% | 2.09% | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 95 | 5.21B | Jul 2016 | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 92 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 88 | 156.72M | Jun 2017 | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 80 | 404.80M | Jul 2015 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 16.49% | 5.21B | Jul 2016 | |
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 13.92% | 5.52M | Oct 2019 | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 10.51% | 404.80M | Jul 2015 | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 10.45% | 156.72M | Jun 2017 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Minimum Variance ETF | 0.10% | 3.55M | Jul 2017 | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 261.02M | Feb 2013 | |
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.19B | Feb 2013 | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | 418.00M | Feb 2018 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 10.44% | 5.52M | Oct 2019 | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 4.95% | 340.83M | Jan 2012 | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ... | 4.89% | 74.37M | Dec 2016 | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 4.76% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 4.58% | 3.36B | Oct 2012 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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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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