SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (LGLV) belongs to the Volatility Hedged Equity category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LGLV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LGLV
LGLV charges 0.12% annually. No ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 241.74M | Feb 2013 | LGLV vs SMLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | 430.40M | Dec 2015 | LGLV vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | 161.41M | Jul 2019 | LGLV vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | 348.63M | Jan 2012 | LGLV vs IDLV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF | 0.25% | 234.39M | Feb 2013 | LGLV vs XSLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LGLV
LGLV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 13. There are 20 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 93 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | LGLV vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 89 | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | LGLV vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 84 | 156.35M | Jun 2017 | LGLV vs VSMV | |
| FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility... | 68 | 17.09M | Jul 2019 | LGLV vs QLVE | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 63 | 155.81M | Jan 2020 | LGLV vs EJAN |
Top Performing LGLV Alternatives (YTD)
LGLV is at 0.89% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 21.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 21.84% | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | LGLV vs DVQQ | |
| FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility... | 19.60% | 17.09M | Jul 2019 | LGLV vs QLVE | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 14.57% | 241.74M | Feb 2013 | LGLV vs SMLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 13.91% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | LGLV vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 11.71% | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | LGLV vs LVHI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LGLV
LGLV has 9.20% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.59% | 488.90M | May 2020 | LGLV vs SIXH | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.63% | 161.41M | Jul 2019 | LGLV vs QLV | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 7.91% | 155.81M | Jan 2020 | LGLV vs EJAN | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.28% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | LGLV vs FLLV | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 8.53% | 151.70M | Apr 2017 | LGLV vs TAIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LGLV
LGLV has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.86%. There are 8 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | -4.36% | 488.90M | May 2020 | LGLV vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | LGLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 156.35M | Jun 2017 | LGLV vs VSMV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | -6.08% | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | LGLV vs LVHI | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -6.17% | 581.01M | Dec 2015 | LGLV vs LVHD |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $781B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.91% | 781.00B | Jan 1993 | LGLV vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.92% | 150.37B | Nov 2004 | LGLV vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 83 | 36.47% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | LGLV vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 13.75% | 53.61B | Sep 2000 | LGLV vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 41 | 10.34% | 7.30B | Oct 2015 | LGLV vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 63 | 32.17% | 38.95B | Dec 1998 | LGLV vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 3.00% | 30.87B | Jun 2018 | LGLV vs GLDM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.98% | 146.68B | Nov 2005 | LGLV vs SPYM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 19 | 3.11% | 22.40B | Dec 1998 | LGLV vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.49% | 45.99B | May 2007 | LGLV vs BIL |
Often Compared With LGLV
Investors most often compare LGLV with SCHD, VOO, SPTM. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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