LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF (LSAF) Alternatives
LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF (LSAF) belongs to the Mid Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LSAF. 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 LSAF
LSAF charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LSAF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | LSAF vs IMCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | LSAF vs SPMD | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | LSAF vs IJH | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | LSAF vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | LSAF vs VFQY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LSAF
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 96 | Jun 19, 2009 | LSAF vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | LSAF vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | LSAF vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | LSAF vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | LSAF vs MOO |
Top Performing LSAF Alternatives (YTD)
LSAF alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 16.09% | Aug 31, 2007 | LSAF vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | LSAF vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | LSAF vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | LSAF vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | LSAF vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LSAF
LSAF alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 12.15% | May 11, 2020 | LSAF vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | LSAF vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | LSAF vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | LSAF vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | LSAF vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LSAF
LSAF alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | -8.63% | May 11, 2020 | LSAF vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | LSAF vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | LSAF vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | LSAF vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | LSAF vs BMVP |
Other ETFs from Redwood
Most popular Redwood ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadershares Alphafactor Tactical Focused ETF | Money Market, Actively Managed | 12 | 1.40% | Oct 27, 2020 | LSAF vs LSAT | |
| LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF | Global Equities, Actively Managed | — | — | Oct 27, 2020 | LSAF vs ACTV |
Often Compared With LSAF
What investors most often compare with LSAF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Income Equity Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | -4.59% | Mar 31, 1994 | LSAF vs NOIEX | |
| Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 82 | 3.62% | Aug 23, 2022 | LSAF vs FDLS | |
| First Trust Total US Market AlphaDEX ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | LSAF vs TUSA |
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