IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF (IQSM) Alternatives
IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF (IQSM) belongs to the Mid 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 IQSM. 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 IQSM
IQSM charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IQSM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | IQSM vs IMCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | IQSM vs SPMD | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | IQSM vs IJH | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | IQSM vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | IQSM vs VFQY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQSM
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 96 | Jun 19, 2009 | IQSM vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | IQSM vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | IQSM vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | IQSM vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | IQSM vs MOO |
Top Performing IQSM Alternatives (YTD)
IQSM alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 16.09% | Aug 31, 2007 | IQSM vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | IQSM vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | IQSM vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | IQSM vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | IQSM vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQSM
IQSM alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 12.15% | May 11, 2020 | IQSM vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | IQSM vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | IQSM vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | IQSM vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | IQSM vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQSM
IQSM alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | -8.63% | May 11, 2020 | IQSM vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | IQSM vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | IQSM vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | IQSM vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | IQSM vs BMVP |
Other ETFs from IndexIQ
Most popular IndexIQ ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ MacKay ESG High Income ETF | High Yield Bonds | 83 | -0.29% | Oct 24, 2022 | IQSM vs IQHI | |
| IQ MacKay California Municipal Intermediate ETF | Municipal Bonds | 70 | -0.43% | Dec 21, 2021 | IQSM vs MMCA | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | Global Equities | 65 | -3.11% | Feb 8, 2022 | IQSM vs WRND | |
| IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | -8.71% | Feb 8, 2022 | IQSM vs LRND | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | REIT | 57 | 4.49% | May 9, 2023 | IQSM vs IQRA | |
| IQ MacKay ESG Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 65 | 0.17% | Jun 29, 2021 | IQSM vs ESGB |
Often Compared With IQSM
What investors most often compare with IQSM, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -7.62% | Aug 17, 2006 | IQSM vs VOT | |
| Fidelity Mid Cap Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 34 | -1.30% | Sep 8, 2011 | IQSM vs FSMDX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | IQSM vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | IQSM vs SPY | |
| First Trust Total US Market AlphaDEX ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | IQSM vs TUSA | |
| Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 82 | 3.62% | Aug 23, 2022 | IQSM vs FDLS |
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