iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (BDVL) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BDVL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BDVL
BDVL charges 0.40% annually. There are 26 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | BDVL vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | BDVL vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | BDVL vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | BDVL vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | BDVL vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BDVL
Among 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 93 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | BDVL vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 92 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | BDVL vs WLDR | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 90 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | BDVL vs AVGV | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 87 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | BDVL vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 86 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | BDVL vs COPY |
Top Performing BDVL Alternatives (YTD)
BDVL is at 5.75% YTD. There are 88 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.68%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.68% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | BDVL vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 30.34% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | BDVL vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 25.05% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | BDVL vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 23.84% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | BDVL vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 21.13% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | BDVL vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BDVL
BDVL has 9.48% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.70% | 236.11M | May 2022 | BDVL vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.00% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | BDVL vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.05% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | BDVL vs ACWV | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.64% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | BDVL vs VEGA | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.77% | 900.68M | Sep 2005 | BDVL vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BDVL
Among 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | BDVL vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | BDVL vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | BDVL vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | BDVL vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | BDVL vs HERD |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | BDVL vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | BDVL vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | BDVL vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | BDVL vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | BDVL vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | BDVL vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | BDVL vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | BDVL vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | BDVL vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | BDVL vs ACWI |
Often Compared With BDVL
Investors most often compare BDVL with UFO, CGGE, CAPE. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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