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 19 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% | 82.78M | Apr 2020 | JSML vs BKSE | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 42.80B | Jan 2004 | JSML vs VBK | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 965.03M | Jun 2004 | JSML vs ISCG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | 2.10B | Apr 2020 | JSML vs BBMC | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF | 0.10% | 5.40B | Sep 2010 | JSML vs IVOO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JSML
JSML has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 45. There are 27 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | 88 | 610.23M | Mar 2005 | JSML vs PBW | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 79 | 1.14B | Apr 2011 | JSML vs FYC | |
| iShares Russell 2500 ETF | 66 | 3.39B | Jul 2017 | JSML vs SMMD | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 66 | 572.77M | Nov 2016 | JSML vs JPSE | |
| iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF | 66 | 2.41B | Apr 2018 | JSML vs ESML |
Top Performing JSML Alternatives (YTD)
JSML is at 19.06% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.64%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | 48.64% | 610.23M | Mar 2005 | JSML vs PBW | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 25.78% | 24.37M | May 2023 | JSML vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 22.14% | 354.44M | Mar 2006 | JSML vs RFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 21.96% | 2.89B | Mar 2005 | JSML vs XSMO | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 20.01% | 1.14B | Apr 2011 | JSML vs FYC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JSML
JSML has 21.56% 1-year volatility. There are 34 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 9.73% | 279.24M | Sep 2016 | JSML vs SMMV | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 15.22% | 50.22M | Apr 2017 | JSML vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 15.24% | 29.37M | Jun 2017 | JSML vs FSGS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | 15.26% | 2.37B | Feb 2019 | JSML vs FSMD | |
| SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF | 15.48% | 26.46B | May 1995 | JSML vs MDY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JSML
JSML has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.84%. There are 32 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -7.02% | 279.24M | Sep 2016 | JSML vs SMMV | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | -8.00% | 572.77M | Nov 2016 | JSML vs JPSE | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -8.13% | 24.37M | May 2023 | JSML vs CAFG | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | -8.44% | 2.37B | Feb 2019 | JSML vs FSMD | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | -8.63% | 121.61M | Mar 2006 | JSML vs RZG |
Other ETFs from Janus Henderson
The 10 most viewed Janus Henderson ETFs shown here include JAAA, JBBB, VNLA and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $27B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 98 | 1.87% | 27.32B | Oct 2020 | JSML vs JAAA | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | 51 | 1.86% | 1.20B | Jan 2022 | JSML vs JBBB | |
| Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.43% | 3.29B | Nov 2016 | JSML vs VNLA | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 58 | 0.99% | 1.52B | Nov 2023 | JSML vs JSI | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 48 | 0.51% | 6.74B | Sep 2018 | JSML vs JMBS | |
| Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 36 | 17.31% | 1.04B | Feb 2016 | JSML vs JSMD | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | 36 | 12.19% | 4.04M | Jun 2021 | JSML vs JRE | ||
| Janus Henderson Transformational Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 18.19% | — | Feb 2025 | JSML vs JXX | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 47 | 0.24% | 30.29M | Sep 2021 | JSML vs SCRD | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 47 | 0.24% | 14.47M | Sep 2021 | JSML vs JLQD |
Often Compared With JSML
Investors most often compare JSML with OMFS, PSCT, FRTY. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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