Alpha Architect Global Factor Equity ETF (AAVM) belongs to the Multi-factor category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AAVM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AAVM
AAVM charges 0.45% annually. There are 12 ETFs in the Multi-factor category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.11%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.11% | 1.48B | Jun 2021 | AAVM vs QVML | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.15% | 428.28M | Jun 2021 | AAVM vs QVMM | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.15% | 250.60M | Jun 2021 | AAVM vs QVMS | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 0.17% | 300.67M | Nov 2015 | AAVM vs DEUS | |
| Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF | 0.18% | 703.20M | Feb 2018 | AAVM vs VFMF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AAVM
AAVM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 6 ETFs in the Multi-factor category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF | 95 | 703.20M | Feb 2018 | AAVM vs VFMF | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 93 | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | AAVM vs VSMV | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 89 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | AAVM vs MFUS | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 85 | 250.60M | Jun 2021 | AAVM vs QVMS | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 80 | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | AAVM vs AUSF |
Top Performing AAVM Alternatives (YTD)
AAVM is at 13.65% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Multi-factor category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 21.97%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 21.97% | 250.60M | Jun 2021 | AAVM vs QVMS | |
| Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF | 21.69% | 703.20M | Feb 2018 | AAVM vs VFMF | |
| Principal U.S. Small Cap Multi-Factor ETF | 18.31% | 1.30B | Sep 2016 | AAVM vs PSC | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets E... | 16.47% | 149.92M | Aug 2017 | AAVM vs MFEM | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 16.05% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | AAVM vs MFUS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AAVM
AAVM has 16.15% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Multi-factor category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 9.50% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | AAVM vs VSMV | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 10.46% | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | AAVM vs AUSF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 11.17% | 300.67M | Nov 2015 | AAVM vs DEUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 11.43% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | AAVM vs MFUS | |
| WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund | 11.66% | 297.46M | Jun 2017 | AAVM vs USMF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AAVM
AAVM has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.85%. There are 14 ETFs in the Multi-factor category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | AAVM vs VSMV | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -5.84% | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | AAVM vs AUSF | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | AAVM vs MFUS | |
| WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund | -6.47% | 297.46M | Jun 2017 | AAVM vs USMF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | -6.83% | 300.67M | Nov 2015 | AAVM vs DEUS |
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