AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF (LOWV) belongs to the Low Volatility category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LOWV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LOWV
LOWV charges 0.48% annually. There are 34 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Minimum Variance ETF | 0.10% | 3.55M | Jul 2017 | LOWV vs SPMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | LOWV vs SMLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.21B | Feb 2013 | LOWV vs LGLV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | 418.00M | Feb 2018 | LOWV vs VFMV | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 0.15% | 168.13M | May 2022 | LOWV vs SELV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LOWV
LOWV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 37. There are 35 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 97 | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | LOWV vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 96 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | LOWV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 93 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | LOWV vs CIL | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 93 | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | LOWV vs VSMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 89 | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | LOWV vs SMLV |
Top Performing LOWV Alternatives (YTD)
LOWV is at 5.85% YTD. There are 38 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 25.12% | 5.73M | Oct 2019 | LOWV vs HDLB | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 23.05% | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | LOWV vs SMLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 18.29% | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | LOWV vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 17.48% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | LOWV vs CDC | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 17.17% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | LOWV vs CDL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LOWV
LOWV has 10.58% 1-year volatility. There are 19 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | LOWV vs CIL | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.88% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | LOWV vs QLV | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | LOWV vs ACWV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.40% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | LOWV vs FLLV | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.56% | 23.62B | Oct 2011 | LOWV vs USMV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LOWV
LOWV has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.59%. There are 35 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | LOWV vs CIL | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | LOWV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | LOWV vs VSMV | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | -5.66% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | LOWV vs CDL | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | -5.67% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | LOWV vs CDC |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
The 10 most viewed AllianceBernstein ETFs shown here include FWD, YEAR, HIDV and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 51 | 20.07% | 2.91B | Mar 2023 | LOWV vs FWD | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.63% | 1.51B | Sep 2022 | LOWV vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 78 | 12.88% | 202.64M | Mar 2023 | LOWV vs HIDV | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 6.77% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | LOWV vs BUFI | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 78 | 0.92% | 1.37B | Sep 2022 | LOWV vs TAFI | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 49 | 9.49% | 1.29B | Sep 2023 | LOWV vs LRGC | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 66 | 1.96% | 328.06M | Jul 2016 | LOWV vs HYFI | |
| AB Tax-Aware Intermediate Municipal ETF | Municipal Bonds | 73 | 0.84% | 702.03M | Dec 2023 | LOWV vs TAFM | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 22 | -1.02% | 25.94M | Dec 2023 | LOWV vs EYEG | |
| AB Conservative Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 68 | 3.40% | 1.04B | Dec 2023 | LOWV vs BUFC |
Often Compared With LOWV
Investors most often compare LOWV with THLV, SPY, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 18 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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