The Best Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs

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

Volatility-hedged equity ETFs are a type of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that use various techniques to hedge against volatility in the stock market. Volatility is a measure of the fluctuation in the price of a security or index, and hedging refers to taking steps to reduce the risk of an investment.

Volatility-hedged equity ETFs can hedge against market volatility by using options. For example, an ETF may use options contracts to buy or sell a stock index at a fixed price at a future date, which can provide a hedge against a decline in the stock market.

Volatility-hedged equity ETFs can provide investors with a way to gain exposure to the stock market while reducing the risk of significant price fluctuations. However, it's important to note that these ETFs may not be able to eliminate market risk entirely, and investors should also be aware of the potential for increased costs associated with hedging strategies. Additionally, investors should conduct their research and due diligence before investing in these funds.

Number of ETFs: 24
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.45%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.37%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 15.43%
Median Risk/Return Score: 36 / 100

The Best Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs

24 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
DVOL	First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatilit...	Momentum, Volatility Hedged Equity	Sep 5, 2018	0.60%	2.23%	—	0.68%	12
DVQQ	WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Volatility Hedged Equity	Dec 16, 2024	0.94%	20.55%	—	0.03%	58
DVSP	WEBs SPY Defined Volatility ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Volatility Hedged Equity	Dec 16, 2024	0.89%	10.71%	—	0.25%	52
EELV	Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	Jan 13, 2012	0.30%	4.49%	6.55%	3.58%	38
EJAN	Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar...	Volatility Hedged Equity	Jan 1, 2020	0.89%	6.13%	—	0.00%	58
FDLO	Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	Sep 12, 2016	0.29%	5.38%	—	1.36%	52
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	Sep 20, 2016	0.29%	13.52%	—	4.71%	92
HUSV	First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ET...	Volatility Hedged Equity	Aug 24, 2016	0.70%	1.34%	—	1.37%	8
IDLV	Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility...	Volatility Hedged Equity	Jan 13, 2012	0.25%	2.63%	5.05%	4.69%	27
KONG	Formidable Fortress ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	Jul 22, 2021	0.89%	3.01%	—	0.36%	22
LGLV	SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	Feb 20, 2013	0.12%	1.56%	11.01%	2.03%	16
LVHD	Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend	Dec 29, 2015	0.27%	7.25%	8.04%	3.39%	33
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend	Jul 27, 2016	0.40%	12.09%	—	6.10%	91
ONEV	SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	Dec 2, 2015	0.20%	6.90%	11.20%	1.75%	34
QLV	FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund	Volatility Hedged Equity	Jul 15, 2019	0.22%	5.97%	—	1.51%	56
QLVD	FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol...	Volatility Hedged Equity	Jul 15, 2019	0.32%	3.56%	—	2.76%	22
QLVE	FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility...	Volatility Hedged Equity	Jul 15, 2019	0.40%	16.77%	—	2.44%	61
SIXH	6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	May 11, 2020	0.87%	7.46%	—	1.89%	47
SMLV	SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	Feb 20, 2013	0.12%	14.58%	10.15%	2.31%	52
TAIL	Cambria Tail Risk ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	Apr 5, 2017	0.59%	-6.35%	—	3.50%	1

Best Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FLLV (92) and LVHI (91). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	92	112.15M	Sep 2016
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	91	4.94B	Jul 2016
VSMV	VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E...	87	156.35M	Jun 2017
QLVE	FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility...	61	17.09M	Jul 2019
DVQQ	WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF	58	3.20M	Dec 2024

Best-Performing Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs is LVHI (15.88%). Across the lineup, Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs show an average 1-year return of 15.43% and an average 5-year return of 6.46%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	15.88%	4.94B	Jul 2016
VSMV	VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E...	11.41%	156.35M	Jun 2017
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	11.21%	112.15M	Sep 2016
QLV	FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund	10.83%	161.41M	Jul 2019
FDLO	Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF	10.20%	1.40B	Sep 2016

Lowest-Cost Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs

The top Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs is LGLV (0.12%). With an average expense ratio of 0.45%, Volatility Hedged Equity 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
LGLV	SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	0.12%	1.12B	Feb 2013
SMLV	SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF	0.12%	241.74M	Feb 2013
ONEV	SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF	0.20%	430.40M	Dec 2015
QLV	FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund	0.22%	161.41M	Jul 2019
XMLV	Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF	0.25%	716.19M	Feb 2013

Highest-Yield Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs

The top Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs is LVHI (6.10%). Across the lineup, Volatility Hedged Equity ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.37%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	6.10%	4.94B	Jul 2016
XSHD	Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ...	5.33%	72.40M	Dec 2016
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	4.71%	112.15M	Sep 2016
IDLV	Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility...	4.69%	348.63M	Jan 2012
EELV	Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF	3.58%	436.74M	Jan 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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