Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML) belongs to the Small 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 JSML. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JSML
JSML charges 0.30% annually. There are 15 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | 87.32M | Apr 2020 | JSML vs BKSE | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 47.00B | Jan 2004 | JSML vs VBK | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 970.87M | Jun 2004 | JSML vs ISCG | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 0.06% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | JSML vs VTWG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | 2.03B | Apr 2020 | JSML vs BBMC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JSML
JSML has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 23 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 92 | 1.30B | Apr 2011 | JSML vs FYC | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 92 | 29.88M | May 2023 | JSML vs CAFG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 90 | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | JSML vs JPSE | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 87 | 87.32M | Apr 2020 | JSML vs BKSE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 86 | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | JSML vs RZG |
Top Performing JSML Alternatives (YTD)
JSML is at 21.51% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.91%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 33.91% | 29.88M | May 2023 | JSML vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 28.77% | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | JSML vs RZG | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 26.21% | 1.30B | Apr 2011 | JSML vs FYC | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF | 25.05% | 5.09B | Sep 2000 | JSML vs SLYG | |
| iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF | 24.93% | 8.21B | Jul 2000 | JSML vs IJT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JSML
JSML has 22.73% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional U.S. Small Cap Growth ETF | 14.47% | 1.96B | May 2026 | JSML vs DUSG | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 15.06% | 51.84M | Apr 2017 | JSML vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 15.17% | 30.91M | Jun 2017 | JSML vs FSGS | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 15.71% | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | JSML vs JPSE | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 16.07% | 724.18M | Nov 2017 | JSML vs JHSC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JSML
JSML has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.84%. There are 26 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | -8.00% | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | JSML vs JPSE | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -8.13% | 29.88M | May 2023 | JSML vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | -8.63% | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | JSML vs RZG | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | -9.00% | 51.84M | Apr 2017 | JSML vs FLQS | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | -9.03% | 1.10B | Sep 2010 | JSML vs VIOG |
Other ETFs from Janus Henderson
The 10 most viewed Janus Henderson ETFs shown here include JAAA, JBBB, VNLA and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $29B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.62% | 29.22B | Oct 2020 | JSML vs JAAA | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | 65 | 2.82% | 1.41B | Jan 2022 | JSML vs JBBB | |
| Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.06% | 3.35B | Nov 2016 | JSML vs VNLA | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 48 | 1.18% | 1.50B | Nov 2023 | JSML vs JSI | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 33 | -0.27% | 6.69B | Sep 2018 | JSML vs JMBS | |
| Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 16.38% | 1.05B | Feb 2016 | JSML vs JSMD | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | REIT | 78 | 20.87% | 4.21M | Jun 2021 | JSML vs JRE | |
| Janus Henderson Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 53 | 1.45% | 189.23M | Nov 2024 | JSML vs JIII | |
| Janus Henderson Transformational Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 34 | 12.14% | — | Feb 2025 | JSML vs JXX | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 26 | -0.71% | 30.29M | Sep 2021 | JSML vs SCRD |
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Investors most often compare JSML with OMFS, PSCT, FRTY. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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