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 35 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% | 647.82M | Apr 2020 | KMID vs BKMC | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 34.80B | Aug 2006 | KMID vs VOT | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 3.92B | Jun 2004 | KMID vs IMCG | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | 0.10% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | KMID vs IVOG | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 0.15% | 1.12B | Oct 2020 | KMID vs QQQJ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KMID
KMID has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 15. There are 29 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 90 | 16.19M | Sep 2024 | KMID vs TEKX | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 76 | 1.12B | Oct 2020 | KMID vs QQQJ | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 66 | 5.92B | Sep 2015 | KMID vs JHMM | |
| Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF | 63 | 53.99M | Jun 2020 | KMID vs PAMC | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | 58 | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | KMID vs IVOG |
Top Performing KMID Alternatives (YTD)
KMID is at 5.02% YTD. There are 32 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 71.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 71.61% | 16.19M | Sep 2024 | KMID vs TEKX | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | 29.11% | 15.73M | Sep 2018 | KMID vs BOUT | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 24.56% | 1.12B | Oct 2020 | KMID vs QQQJ | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 23.81% | 3.92B | Jun 2004 | KMID vs IMCG | |
| Renaissance IPO ETF | 22.17% | 159.56M | Oct 2013 | KMID vs IPO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KMID
KMID has 14.90% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF | 0.00% | 30.47M | Sep 2020 | KMID vs QQQN | |
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | 11.60% | 303.80M | Apr 2019 | KMID vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 14.39% | 5.92B | Sep 2015 | KMID vs JHMM | |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund | 15.11% | 2.19M | Jan 2024 | KMID vs QMID | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 15.42% | 647.82M | Apr 2020 | KMID vs BKMC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KMID
KMID has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.71%. There are 10 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% | 303.80M | Apr 2019 | KMID vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | -8.64% | 5.92B | Sep 2015 | KMID vs JHMM | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | -9.69% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | KMID vs IVOG | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | -9.82% | 647.82M | Apr 2020 | KMID vs BKMC | |
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | -9.91% | 2.81B | Nov 2005 | KMID vs MDYG |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, SEIX and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock | 31 | 2.62% | 2.45B | May 2018 | KMID vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 6 | -1.63% | 1.33B | Sep 2015 | KMID vs UTES | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan, High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 96 | 3.14% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | KMID vs SEIX | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | REIT, Preferred Stock | 22 | 3.30% | 120.46M | Feb 2017 | KMID vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs | 43 | 29.72% | 467.54M | Oct 2014 | KMID vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Quality Factor, Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 37 | 11.20% | 240.41M | Nov 2020 | KMID vs JOET | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 86 | 6.39% | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | KMID vs VEMY | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 96 | 32.44% | 47.80M | Dec 2014 | KMID vs BBC | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 3 | -8.90% | 30.31M | Feb 2019 | KMID vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 85 | 20.19% | 101.39M | Dec 2014 | KMID vs BBP |
Often Compared With KMID
Investors most often compare KMID with IWP, ASMF, TMFM. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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