Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF (KMID) 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 KMID. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KMID
KMID charges 0.80% annually. There are 34 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | KMID vs BKMC | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 33.80B | Aug 2006 | KMID vs VOT | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 3.97B | Jun 2004 | KMID vs IMCG | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | 0.10% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | KMID vs IVOG | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 0.15% | 1.15B | Oct 2020 | KMID vs QQQJ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KMID
KMID has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 9. There are 32 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 92 | 16.74M | Sep 2024 | KMID vs TEKX | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 79 | 1.15B | Oct 2020 | KMID vs QQQJ | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 60 | 86.95M | Dec 2022 | KMID vs FCUS | |
| First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 56 | 561.53M | May 2007 | KMID vs FAD | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 54 | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | KMID vs JHMM |
Top Performing KMID Alternatives (YTD)
KMID is at 3.26% YTD. There are 32 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 68.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 68.73% | 16.74M | Sep 2024 | KMID vs TEKX | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | 28.56% | 15.73M | Sep 2018 | KMID vs BOUT | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 26.78% | 86.95M | Dec 2022 | KMID vs FCUS | |
| Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 21.96% | 1.56B | Mar 2007 | KMID vs PDP | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 21.81% | 3.97B | Jun 2004 | KMID vs IMCG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KMID
KMID has 14.88% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | 11.62% | 310.95M | Apr 2019 | KMID vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 14.42% | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | KMID vs JHMM | |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund | 15.09% | 2.20M | Jan 2024 | KMID vs QMID | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 15.42% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | KMID vs BKMC | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 16.82% | 3.97B | Jun 2004 | KMID vs IMCG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KMID
KMID has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.71%. There are 11 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | -7.58% | 310.95M | Apr 2019 | KMID vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | -8.64% | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | KMID vs JHMM | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | -8.71% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | KMID vs XMMO | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | -9.69% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | KMID vs IVOG | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | -9.82% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | KMID vs BKMC |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include SEIX, VEMY, NFLT and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $442M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 95 | 2.69% | 251.16M | Apr 2019 | KMID vs SEIX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 93 | 6.55% | 47.30M | Dec 2022 | KMID vs VEMY | |
| Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 65 | 1.75% | 441.83M | Aug 2015 | KMID vs NFLT | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 94 | 1.43% | 13.42M | Nov 2023 | KMID vs SDCP | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 17.64% | — | Aug 2025 | KMID vs ASGM | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.48% | — | Dec 2024 | KMID vs PCLO | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | Systematic Trend | 50 | 7.58% | 30.89M | May 2024 | KMID vs ASMF | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 81 | 2.53% | 31.05M | Dec 2016 | KMID vs VSHY | |
| Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | — | 20.07% | 17.89M | Dec 2025 | KMID vs VUS | |
| Virtus International Dividend ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | — | 16.04% | 15.87M | Dec 2025 | KMID vs VDI |
Often Compared With KMID
Investors most often compare KMID with IPO, IWP, TMFM. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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