VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Weighted ETF (CFO) 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 CFO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CFO
CFO 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 | CFO vs SPMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.21B | Feb 2013 | CFO vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | CFO vs SMLV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | 418.00M | Feb 2018 | CFO vs VFMV | |
| Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF | 0.15% | 1.37B | Sep 2016 | CFO vs FDLO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CFO
CFO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 23 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 | CFO vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 96 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | CFO vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 93 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | CFO vs CIL | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 93 | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | CFO vs VSMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 89 | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | CFO vs SMLV |
Top Performing CFO Alternatives (YTD)
CFO is at 10.37% YTD. There are 18 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 | CFO vs HDLB | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 23.05% | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | CFO vs SMLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 18.29% | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | CFO vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 17.48% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | CFO vs CDC | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 17.17% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | CFO vs CDL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CFO
CFO has 10.77% 1-year volatility. There are 25 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 | CFO vs CIL | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.88% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | CFO vs QLV | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | CFO vs ACWV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.40% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | CFO vs FLLV | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.56% | 23.62B | Oct 2011 | CFO vs USMV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CFO
CFO has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.10%. There are 19 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 | CFO vs CIL | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | CFO vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | CFO vs VSMV | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | -5.66% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | CFO vs CDL | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | -5.67% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | CFO vs CDC |
Other ETFs from VictoryShares
The 4 most viewed VictoryShares ETFs shown here include CFA, ABI, IFLO and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $538M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US 500 Volatility Weighted ETF | Low Volatility | 57 | 10.24% | 538.40M | Jul 2014 | CFO vs CFA | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | Multisector Bonds, Actively Managed | 96 | 3.41% | 56.41M | Jun 2025 | CFO vs ABI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 94 | 22.59% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | CFO vs IFLO | |
| VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 30.47M | Sep 2020 | CFO vs QQQN |
Often Compared With CFO
Investors most often compare CFO with VOO, BDGS, VFLO. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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