First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF (HUSV) Alternatives
First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF (HUSV) belongs to the Volatility Hedged Equity category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HUSV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to HUSV
HUSV charges 0.70% annually. Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HUSV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | HUSV vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | HUSV vs SMLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | Dec 2, 2015 | HUSV vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | Jul 15, 2019 | HUSV vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | Jan 13, 2012 | HUSV vs IDLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HUSV
Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 95 | Jul 27, 2016 | HUSV vs LVHI | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 85 | Jan 13, 2012 | HUSV vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 83 | Jan 13, 2012 | HUSV vs IDLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 82 | Sep 20, 2016 | HUSV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 79 | Jun 22, 2017 | HUSV vs VSMV |
Top Performing HUSV Alternatives (YTD)
HUSV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | HUSV vs LVHI | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.67% | May 11, 2020 | HUSV vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 7.36% | Sep 20, 2016 | HUSV vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | HUSV vs LVHD | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 5.10% | Feb 20, 2013 | HUSV vs SMLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HUSV
HUSV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 9.85% | Jan 1, 2020 | HUSV vs EJAN | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 10.99% | May 11, 2020 | HUSV vs SIXH | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 12.07% | Dec 29, 2015 | HUSV vs LVHD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 12.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | HUSV vs EELV | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | 12.43% | Jul 15, 2019 | HUSV vs QLVD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HUSV
HUSV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -7.51% | Jan 1, 2020 | HUSV vs EJAN | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | -8.15% | Jul 15, 2019 | HUSV vs QLVD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | -8.22% | Jan 13, 2012 | HUSV vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | -8.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | HUSV vs IDLV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -8.52% | Dec 29, 2015 | HUSV vs LVHD |
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Often Compared With HUSV
What investors most often compare with HUSV, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Active Asset Allocation Fund | Tactical Allocation | 42 | -5.48% | Jan 30, 2012 | HUSV vs AAANX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | HUSV vs VOO | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 73 | -1.41% | May 10, 2023 | HUSV vs BDGS | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | HUSV vs VTI | |
| JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.71% | May 17, 2017 | HUSV vs JPST | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | HUSV vs SPY | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 13 | 2.97% | May 5, 2011 | HUSV vs SPLV | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | HUSV vs SCHD | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | HUSV vs VIG | |
| Opal Dividend Income ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 3.04% | Jan 27, 2021 | HUSV vs DIVZ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | HUSV vs SPMO | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity | 25 | 1.89% | Feb 15, 2013 | HUSV vs XMLV |
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