VictoryShares US 500 Volatility Weighted ETF (CFA) belongs to the Large 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 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 97 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.95B | Jun 2016 | CFA vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.61B | Oct 2000 | CFA vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | CFA vs SCHX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 2.20T | May 2001 | CFA vs VTI | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | CFA vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CFA
CFA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 158 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | CFA vs RSSY | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 92 | 860.84M | Sep 2018 | CFA vs IUS | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 89 | 6.04B | Oct 2023 | CFA vs BLCR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 87 | 354.49M | May 2020 | CFA vs DMAY | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 87 | 47.28M | Dec 2020 | CFA vs PSCX |
Top Performing CFA Alternatives (YTD)
CFA is at 6.98% YTD. There are 178 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.18%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 47.18% | 20.80M | Nov 2023 | CFA vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 45.64% | — | Sep 2024 | CFA vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.66% | — | May 2024 | CFA vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 32.42% | 194.17M | Jun 2025 | CFA vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 30.37% | 26.66B | Apr 2013 | CFA vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CFA
CFA has 10.69% 1-year volatility. There are 44 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.37% | — | Jun 2025 | CFA vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 3.99% | — | Jun 2025 | CFA vs BUFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.24% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | CFA vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 4.71% | 354.49M | May 2020 | CFA vs DMAY | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 5.04% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | CFA vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CFA
CFA has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.13%. There are 35 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | CFA vs UJUN | |
| Calvert US Select Equity ETF | -3.08% | 25.16M | Jan 2023 | CFA vs CVSE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | CFA vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 354.49M | May 2020 | CFA vs DMAY | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -3.44% | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | CFA vs DFND |
Other ETFs from VictoryShares
The 3 most viewed VictoryShares ETFs shown here include CFO, IFLO, ABI and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $406M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Weighted ... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 39 | 6.99% | 405.72M | Jul 2014 | CFA vs CFO | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 20.11% | 176.29M | Jun 2025 | CFA vs IFLO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | Multisector Bonds, Actively Managed | — | 2.65% | 56.54M | Jun 2025 | CFA vs ABI |
Often Compared With CFA
Investors most often compare CFA with BDGS, SPY, CDC. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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