Alpha Architect Global Factor Equity ETF (AAVM) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AAVM
AAVM charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the Multi-factor category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AAVM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.11% | Jun 30, 2021 | AAVM vs QVML | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2021 | AAVM vs QVMM | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2021 | AAVM vs QVMS | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 0.17% | Nov 24, 2015 | AAVM vs DEUS | |
| Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF | 0.18% | Feb 13, 2018 | AAVM vs VFMF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AAVM
Among ETFs in the Multi-factor category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equi... | 88 | Aug 31, 2017 | AAVM vs MFDX | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets E... | 88 | Aug 31, 2017 | AAVM vs MFEM | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 79 | Jun 22, 2017 | AAVM vs VSMV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF | 78 | Feb 13, 2018 | AAVM vs VFMF | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 70 | Aug 31, 2017 | AAVM vs MFUS |
Top Performing AAVM Alternatives (YTD)
AAVM alternatives from the Multi-factor category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets E... | 8.20% | Aug 31, 2017 | AAVM vs MFEM | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 4.93% | Aug 24, 2018 | AAVM vs AUSF | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equi... | 3.63% | Aug 31, 2017 | AAVM vs MFDX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 3.59% | Jun 30, 2021 | AAVM vs QVMS | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 3.32% | Jun 30, 2021 | AAVM vs QVMM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AAVM
AAVM alternatives from the Multi-factor category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 13.44% | Jun 22, 2017 | AAVM vs VSMV | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 14.41% | Aug 24, 2018 | AAVM vs AUSF | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF | 14.82% | Jun 24, 2020 | AAVM vs PALC | |
| WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund | 15.33% | Jun 29, 2017 | AAVM vs USMF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 15.41% | Nov 24, 2015 | AAVM vs DEUS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AAVM
AAVM alternatives from the Multi-factor category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -10.43% | Jun 22, 2017 | AAVM vs VSMV | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF | -10.54% | Jun 24, 2020 | AAVM vs PALC | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equi... | -10.66% | Aug 31, 2017 | AAVM vs MFDX | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -10.84% | Aug 24, 2018 | AAVM vs AUSF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | -11.30% | Nov 24, 2015 | AAVM vs DEUS |
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Often Compared With AAVM
What investors most often compare with AAVM, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | AAVM vs VT | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 95 | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | AAVM vs LVHI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | AAVM vs SPMO | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 90 | 3.89% | Dec 9, 2014 | AAVM vs GAA | |
| Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Multi-factor | 40 | 2.88% | Jun 24, 2020 | AAVM vs PAMC | |
| Alpha Architect US Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | -4.94% | Jul 22, 2025 | AAVM vs AAUS |
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