Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to JSML
JSML charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JSML alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Nov 3, 2009 | JSML vs SCHA | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 9, 2020 | JSML vs BKSE | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2004 | JSML vs VB | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | JSML vs ISCG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | Apr 14, 2020 | JSML vs BBMC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JSML
Among ETFs in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | 92 | Mar 3, 2005 | JSML vs PBW | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 86 | Apr 19, 2011 | JSML vs FYC | |
| First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ... | 67 | Oct 13, 2021 | JSML vs MMSC | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 67 | Nov 3, 2009 | JSML vs SCHA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 67 | Mar 1, 2006 | JSML vs RFG |
Top Performing JSML Alternatives (YTD)
JSML alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 8.16% | May 1, 2023 | JSML vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 7.05% | Mar 3, 2005 | JSML vs XSMO | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 6.17% | Mar 1, 2006 | JSML vs RZG | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 5.89% | Mar 1, 2006 | JSML vs RFG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 5.32% | Nov 15, 2016 | JSML vs JPSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JSML
JSML alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 13.07% | Sep 7, 2016 | JSML vs SMMV | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 19.34% | Apr 26, 2017 | JSML vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 19.92% | Jun 20, 2017 | JSML vs FSGS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | 20.08% | Feb 26, 2019 | JSML vs FSMD | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 20.12% | Nov 15, 2016 | JSML vs JPSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JSML
JSML alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.62% | Sep 7, 2016 | JSML vs SMMV | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | -11.84% | Jun 20, 2017 | JSML vs FSGS | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.41% | Apr 26, 2017 | JSML vs FLQS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | -12.63% | Feb 26, 2019 | JSML vs FSMD | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -13.08% | May 1, 2023 | JSML vs CAFG |
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 | 96 | 0.73% | Oct 16, 2020 | JSML vs JAAA | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | 47 | -0.18% | Jan 11, 2022 | JSML vs JBBB | |
| Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.57% | Nov 16, 2016 | JSML vs VNLA | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 79 | 0.41% | Nov 8, 2023 | JSML vs JSI | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed | 58 | 0.26% | Sep 12, 2018 | JSML vs JMBS | |
| Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 34 | -1.44% | Feb 25, 2016 | JSML vs JSMD | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | Actively Managed | 29 | 6.33% | Jun 22, 2021 | JSML vs JRE | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 41 | -0.63% | Sep 8, 2021 | JSML vs SCRD | |
| Janus Henderson Transformational Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -10.45% | Feb 4, 2025 | JSML vs JXX | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 40 | -0.63% | Sep 8, 2021 | JSML vs JLQD |
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