Cambria Global Value ETF (GVAL) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GVAL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GVAL
GVAL charges 0.64% annually. There are 71 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | GVAL vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | GVAL vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | GVAL vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | GVAL vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | GVAL vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GVAL
GVAL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. There are 3 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | GVAL vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 93 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | GVAL vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 87 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | GVAL vs AVGV | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 85 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | GVAL vs VOLT | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets ETF | 83 | 1.05B | Sep 2022 | GVAL vs AVGE |
Top Performing GVAL Alternatives (YTD)
GVAL is at 18.91% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.57%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 41.57% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | GVAL vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 34.35% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | GVAL vs VOLT | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 29.85% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | GVAL vs FWD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.06% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | GVAL vs WLDR | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 26.59% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | GVAL vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GVAL
GVAL has 15.71% 1-year volatility. There are 71 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.71% | 236.11M | May 2022 | GVAL vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.03% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | GVAL vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.06% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | GVAL vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.52% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | GVAL vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.62% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | GVAL vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GVAL
GVAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.50%. There are 63 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | GVAL vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | GVAL vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | GVAL vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | GVAL vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | GVAL vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Cambria
The 10 most viewed Cambria ETFs shown here include TAIL, SYLD, GAA and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $953M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity | 2 | -7.34% | 145.21M | Apr 2017 | GVAL vs TAIL | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 63 | 17.95% | 953.35M | May 2013 | GVAL vs SYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 78 | 8.99% | 72.21M | Dec 2014 | GVAL vs GAA | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | Tactical Allocation | 79 | 9.21% | 142.96M | Sep 2018 | GVAL vs TRTY | |
| Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 70 | 22.16% | 845.66M | Jul 2016 | GVAL vs EYLD | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | Momentum, Hedge Fund | 57 | 8.66% | 68.55M | Nov 2014 | GVAL vs GMOM | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | Momentum, Equity Hedged | 67 | 6.32% | 106.10M | Sep 2015 | GVAL vs VAMO | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | REIT | 35 | 12.00% | 66.11M | Sep 2020 | GVAL vs BLDG | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | Global Allocation | 86 | 11.15% | 141.41M | Apr 2025 | GVAL vs ENDW | |
| Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF | Systematic Trend | 68 | 16.85% | — | May 2024 | GVAL vs MFUT |
Often Compared With GVAL
Investors most often compare GVAL with AUSF, SPMO, DFIV. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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