ALPS Barron's 400 ETF (BFOR) Alternatives
ALPS Barron's 400 ETF (BFOR) belongs to the Mid 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 BFOR. 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 BFOR
BFOR charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BFOR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | BFOR vs IMCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | BFOR vs SPMD | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | BFOR vs IJH | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | BFOR vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | BFOR vs VFMV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BFOR
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 96 | Jun 19, 2009 | BFOR vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | BFOR vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | BFOR vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | BFOR vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | BFOR vs MOO |
Top Performing BFOR Alternatives (YTD)
BFOR alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 16.09% | Aug 31, 2007 | BFOR vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | BFOR vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | BFOR vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | BFOR vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | BFOR vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BFOR
BFOR alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 12.15% | May 11, 2020 | BFOR vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | BFOR vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | BFOR vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | BFOR vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | BFOR vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BFOR
BFOR alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | -8.63% | May 11, 2020 | BFOR vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | BFOR vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | BFOR vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | BFOR vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | BFOR vs BMVP |
Other ETFs from SS&C
Most popular SS&C ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 32 | 14.20% | Aug 23, 2010 | BFOR vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Energy Equities | 66 | 22.85% | Nov 1, 2013 | BFOR vs ENFR | |
| Alps Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 2.94% | Jul 7, 2009 | BFOR vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 59 | 8.59% | Jun 29, 2012 | BFOR vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 74 | 3.39% | Jun 29, 2018 | BFOR vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 95 | 2.19% | Dec 31, 2014 | BFOR vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 94 | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | BFOR vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 15 | 0.69% | May 7, 2008 | BFOR vs RDOG | |
| ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 12 | -10.91% | Dec 29, 2017 | BFOR vs DTEC | |
| ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend | 83 | 6.08% | Mar 28, 2014 | BFOR vs EDOG |
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