Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF (CALF) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CALF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CALF
CALF charges 0.59% annually. There are 24 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 65.50B | Jan 2004 | CALF vs VBR | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.06% | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | CALF vs VTWV | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 681.63M | Jun 2004 | CALF vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | CALF vs VIOV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.83B | Sep 2000 | CALF vs SLYV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CALF
CALF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 76. There are 10 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 84.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 84 | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | CALF vs USVM | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 83 | 14.27B | Jul 2000 | CALF vs IWN | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 82 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | CALF vs BSVO | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 82 | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | CALF vs VTWV | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 82 | 6.11M | May 2025 | CALF vs EPSV |
Top Performing CALF Alternatives (YTD)
CALF is at 17.73% YTD. There are 27 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Value ETF | 27.23% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | CALF vs TCV | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 26.44% | 6.11M | May 2025 | CALF vs EPSV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 25.27% | 281.21M | Mar 2006 | CALF vs RZV | |
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 24.77% | 185.07M | Apr 2011 | CALF vs FYT | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 24.64% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | CALF vs BSVO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CALF
CALF has 15.94% 1-year volatility. There are 9 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 11.94% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | CALF vs SMIG | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.48% | 136.73M | May 2023 | CALF vs ECML | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.50% | 161.61M | Oct 2023 | CALF vs BSMC | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.83% | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | CALF vs USVM | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 14.83% | 316.20M | Mar 2021 | CALF vs ISVL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CALF
CALF has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.15%. No ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | -7.01% | 136.73M | May 2023 | CALF vs ECML | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | -7.13% | 3.13M | Dec 2023 | CALF vs SMCF | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -7.95% | 28.73B | Sep 2019 | CALF vs AVUV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | -8.31% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | CALF vs BSVO | |
| Harbor AlphaEdge Small Cap Earners ETF | -8.34% | 11.87M | Jul 2024 | CALF vs EBIT |
Other ETFs from Pacer
The 10 most viewed Pacer ETFs shown here include COWZ, QDPL, GCOW and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With CALF
Investors most often compare CALF with SDVY, RWJ, XSMO. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare CALF with Any Fund or Stock
Compare CALF with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.
Pair CALF with funds that move differently
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF alternatives help with substitution. Diversifiers are the next step when you want funds with lower historical correlation to CALF.
Explore CALF Diversifiers