VictoryShares US 500 Volatility Weighted ETF (CFA) belongs to the Low Volatility category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CFA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CFA
CFA charges 0.35% annually. There are 25 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Minimum Variance ETF | 0.10% | 3.55M | Jul 2017 | CFA vs SPMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.21B | Feb 2013 | CFA vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | CFA vs SMLV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | 418.00M | Feb 2018 | CFA vs VFMV | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 0.15% | 168.13M | May 2022 | CFA vs SELV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CFA
CFA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 22 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 97 | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | CFA vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 96 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | CFA vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 93 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | CFA vs CIL | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 93 | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | CFA vs VSMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 89 | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | CFA vs SMLV |
Top Performing CFA Alternatives (YTD)
CFA is at 10.24% YTD. There are 19 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 25.12% | 5.73M | Oct 2019 | CFA vs HDLB | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 23.05% | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | CFA vs SMLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 18.29% | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | CFA vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 17.48% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | CFA vs CDC | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 17.17% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | CFA vs CDL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CFA
CFA has 10.75% 1-year volatility. There are 24 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | CFA vs CIL | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.88% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | CFA vs QLV | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | CFA vs ACWV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.40% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | CFA vs FLLV | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.56% | 23.62B | Oct 2011 | CFA vs USMV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CFA
CFA has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.13%. There are 20 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | CFA vs CIL | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | CFA vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | CFA vs VSMV | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | -5.66% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | CFA vs CDL | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | -5.67% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | CFA vs CDC |
Other ETFs from VictoryShares
The 4 most viewed VictoryShares ETFs shown here include ABI, IFLO, CFO and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $416M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | Multisector Bonds, Actively Managed | 96 | 3.41% | 56.41M | Jun 2025 | CFA vs ABI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 94 | 22.59% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | CFA vs IFLO | |
| VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Weighted ... | Low Volatility | 57 | 10.37% | 416.22M | Jul 2014 | CFA vs CFO | |
| VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 30.47M | Sep 2020 | CFA vs QQQN |
Often Compared With CFA
Investors most often compare CFA with BDGS, SPY, XLG. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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