iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (FOVL) belongs to the Mid 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 FOVL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FOVL
FOVL charges 0.25% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 37.20B | Aug 2006 | FOVL vs VOE | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 1.14B | Jun 2004 | FOVL vs IMCV | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | FOVL vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.50B | Sep 2010 | FOVL vs IVOV | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund | 0.12% | 3.19B | Feb 2007 | FOVL vs WTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FOVL
Among 44 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 95 | 1.80B | Oct 2013 | FOVL vs RDIV | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 94 | 33.00M | Jul 2017 | FOVL vs EQRR | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 94 | 562.24M | Oct 2014 | FOVL vs QVAL | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 94 | — | May 2025 | FOVL vs RNIN | |
| Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF | 92 | 845.20M | Feb 2018 | FOVL vs VFVA |
Top Performing FOVL Alternatives (YTD)
Among 45 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 30.02%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 30.02% | — | May 2025 | FOVL vs RNIN | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 29.00% | 33.00M | Jul 2017 | FOVL vs EQRR | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 26.32% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | FOVL vs NIXT | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 22.74% | 1.80B | Oct 2013 | FOVL vs RDIV | |
| Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 21.78% | 1.13B | Dec 2004 | FOVL vs PEY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FOVL
Among 48 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 10.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 10.14% | 8.29B | Aug 2003 | FOVL vs FVD | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 10.46% | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | FOVL vs AUSF | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | 10.53% | 783.77M | Mar 2013 | FOVL vs DIV | |
| Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF | 10.66% | 358.75M | Apr 2019 | FOVL vs TPHD | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 10.77% | 23.53B | Nov 2005 | FOVL vs SDY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FOVL
Among 44 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.80B | Oct 2013 | FOVL vs RDIV | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | -4.95% | 33.00M | Jul 2017 | FOVL vs EQRR | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | -5.13% | 783.77M | Mar 2013 | FOVL vs DIV | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | -5.70% | — | May 2025 | FOVL vs RNIN | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -5.84% | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | FOVL vs AUSF |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | FOVL vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | FOVL vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | FOVL vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | FOVL vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | FOVL vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | FOVL vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | FOVL vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | FOVL vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | FOVL vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | FOVL vs ACWI |
Often Compared With FOVL
Investors most often compare FOVL with VOO, FRTY, VTV. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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