Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSMD) Alternatives
Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSMD) belongs to the Mid Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JSMD. 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 JSMD
JSMD charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JSMD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 9, 2020 | JSMD vs BKMC | |
| Schwab US Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jan 13, 2011 | JSMD vs SCHM | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jan 26, 2004 | JSMD vs VO | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | JSMD vs IMCG | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.07% | Aug 17, 2006 | JSMD vs VOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JSMD
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 91 | Sep 9, 2024 | JSMD vs TEKX | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 89 | Sep 30, 2014 | JSMD vs ARKQ | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 87 | Dec 28, 2022 | JSMD vs FCUS | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | 80 | Mar 3, 2005 | JSMD vs XMMO | |
| Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ESG ETF | 78 | Dec 7, 2020 | JSMD vs GLRY |
Top Performing JSMD Alternatives (YTD)
JSMD alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 14.56% | Dec 28, 2022 | JSMD vs FCUS | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | 8.23% | Sep 13, 2018 | JSMD vs BOUT | |
| SoFi Next 500 ETF | 5.66% | Apr 11, 2019 | JSMD vs SFYX | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | JSMD vs XMMO | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 4.62% | Dec 2, 2015 | JSMD vs QMOM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JSMD
JSMD alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | 16.90% | Apr 29, 2019 | JSMD vs TPLC | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 17.57% | Jan 26, 2004 | JSMD vs VO | |
| iShares Russell Midcap ETF | 19.07% | Jul 17, 2001 | JSMD vs IWR | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 19.52% | Sep 28, 2015 | JSMD vs JHMM | |
| Argent Mid Cap ETF | 19.90% | Aug 17, 2022 | JSMD vs AMID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JSMD
JSMD alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ESG ETF | -10.93% | Dec 7, 2020 | JSMD vs GLRY | |
| Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | -12.04% | Mar 1, 2007 | JSMD vs PDP | |
| Argent Mid Cap ETF | -12.31% | Aug 17, 2022 | JSMD vs AMID | |
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | -12.42% | Apr 29, 2019 | JSMD vs TPLC | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | -12.74% | Jan 26, 2004 | JSMD vs VO |
Other ETFs from Janus Henderson
Most popular Janus Henderson ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 97 | 0.73% | Oct 16, 2020 | JSMD vs JAAA | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | 49 | -0.81% | Jan 11, 2022 | JSMD vs JBBB | |
| Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.59% | Nov 16, 2016 | JSMD vs VNLA | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 83 | 0.41% | Nov 8, 2023 | JSMD vs JSI | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed | 65 | 0.19% | Sep 12, 2018 | JSMD vs JMBS | |
| Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -4.74% | Feb 25, 2016 | JSMD vs JSML | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | Actively Managed | 30 | 5.45% | Jun 22, 2021 | JSMD vs JRE | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 46 | -0.67% | Sep 8, 2021 | JSMD vs SCRD | |
| Janus Henderson Transformational Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -11.55% | Feb 4, 2025 | JSMD vs JXX | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 45 | -0.67% | Sep 8, 2021 | JSMD vs JLQD |
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