American Conservative Values ETF (ACVF) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ACVF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ACVF
ACVF charges 0.75% annually. There are 205 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | ACVF vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | ACVF vs GXLC | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | ACVF vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | ACVF vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | ACVF vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ACVF
ACVF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 152 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | ACVF vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | ACVF vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | ACVF vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 92 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | ACVF vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | ACVF vs RAFE |
Top Performing ACVF Alternatives (YTD)
ACVF is at 9.57% YTD. There are 149 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 40.20% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | ACVF vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 35.88% | — | Sep 2024 | ACVF vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 31.93% | — | May 2024 | ACVF vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 29.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | ACVF vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.95% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | ACVF vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ACVF
ACVF has 12.16% 1-year volatility. There are 56 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.37% | 42.09M | May 2023 | ACVF vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | ACVF vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.48% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | ACVF vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.87% | 402.23M | May 2020 | ACVF vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.26% | 168.13M | May 2022 | ACVF vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ACVF
ACVF has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.70%. There are 38 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | ACVF vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | ACVF vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | ACVF vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | ACVF vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | ACVF vs SELV |
Often Compared With ACVF
Investors most often compare ACVF with BIAWX, JQUA, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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