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 109 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | CFA vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | CFA vs GXLC | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.53B | Jan 2004 | CFA vs ITOT | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | CFA vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.10B | Nov 2009 | CFA vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CFA
CFA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 41. There are 159 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | CFA vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | CFA vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | CFA vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | CFA vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | CFA vs PSCX |
Top Performing CFA Alternatives (YTD)
CFA is at 7.47% YTD. There are 144 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | CFA vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | CFA vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | CFA vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | CFA vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | CFA vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CFA
CFA has 10.90% 1-year volatility. There are 40 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | CFA vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | CFA vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | CFA vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | CFA vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | CFA vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CFA
CFA has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.13%. There are 32 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% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | CFA vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | CFA vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | CFA vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | CFA vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | CFA vs FJUN |
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 $410M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Weighted ... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | 7.47% | 410.32M | Jul 2014 | CFA vs CFO | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 17.61% | 183.52M | Jun 2025 | CFA vs IFLO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | Multisector Bonds, Actively Managed | — | 2.85% | 56.45M | Jun 2025 | CFA vs ABI |
Often Compared With CFA
Investors most often compare CFA with SPY, CDC, XLG. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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