Acuitas Small Cap Active ETF (AIMS) belongs to the Small 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 AIMS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AIMS
AIMS charges 0.75% annually. There are 60 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.03% | 16.98B | Jul 2013 | AIMS vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 188.20B | Jan 2004 | AIMS vs VB | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 280.65M | Jun 2004 | AIMS vs ISCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 22.48B | Nov 2009 | AIMS vs SCHA | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | 0.06% | 18.60B | Sep 2010 | AIMS vs VTWO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AIMS
Among 67 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | — | Jun 2025 | AIMS vs RB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 94 | 1.36B | May 2007 | AIMS vs FYX | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 92 | 61.40M | Mar 2015 | AIMS vs ROSC | |
| Victoryshares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF | 92 | 633.30M | Dec 2023 | AIMS vs SFLO | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 91 | 3.03B | Jan 2022 | AIMS vs AVSC |
Top Performing AIMS Alternatives (YTD)
Among 72 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 48.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 48.69% | 1.33B | Nov 2008 | AIMS vs TNA | |
| Victoryshares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF | 27.87% | 633.30M | Dec 2023 | AIMS vs SFLO | |
| Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF | 27.66% | 333.16M | Feb 2017 | AIMS vs ISMD | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | 27.10% | 78.82M | Jul 2025 | AIMS vs ASCE | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 25.97% | 1.36B | May 2007 | AIMS vs FYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AIMS
AIMS has 19.32% 1-year volatility. There are 61 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 6.55% | — | Jun 2025 | AIMS vs RB | |
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 9.75% | 287.21M | Sep 2016 | AIMS vs SMMV | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 10.67% | 1.36B | Apr 2019 | AIMS vs RYLD | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 10.73% | 35.36M | Apr 2020 | AIMS vs HSMV | |
| CresAlta Small & Mid-Cap ETF | 11.65% | 88.99M | May 2026 | AIMS vs CVSM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AIMS
Among 67 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -2.09% | — | Jun 2025 | AIMS vs RB | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | -6.29% | 1.36B | Apr 2019 | AIMS vs RYLD | |
| Hypatia Women CEO ETF | -6.96% | 5.55M | Jan 2023 | AIMS vs WCEO | |
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -7.02% | 287.21M | Sep 2016 | AIMS vs SMMV | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.16% | 106.31M | May 2020 | AIMS vs SIXS |
Often Compared With AIMS
Investors most often compare AIMS with QQQS, IJR, OUSM. These 11 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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