Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF (LVHD) Alternatives
Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF (LVHD) 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 LVHD. 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 LVHD
LVHD charges 0.27% annually. Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LVHD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | LVHD vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | LVHD vs SMLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | Dec 2, 2015 | LVHD vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | Jul 15, 2019 | LVHD vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | Jan 13, 2012 | LVHD vs IDLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LVHD
Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 95 | Jul 27, 2016 | LVHD vs LVHI | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 85 | Jan 13, 2012 | LVHD vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 83 | Jan 13, 2012 | LVHD vs IDLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 82 | Sep 20, 2016 | LVHD vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 79 | Jun 22, 2017 | LVHD vs VSMV |
Top Performing LVHD Alternatives (YTD)
LVHD alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | LVHD vs LVHI | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.67% | May 11, 2020 | LVHD vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 7.36% | Sep 20, 2016 | LVHD vs FLLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 5.10% | Feb 20, 2013 | LVHD vs SMLV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ... | 3.82% | Dec 1, 2016 | LVHD vs XSHD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LVHD
LVHD alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 9.85% | Jan 1, 2020 | LVHD vs EJAN | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 10.99% | May 11, 2020 | LVHD vs SIXH | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 12.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | LVHD vs EELV | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | 12.43% | Jul 15, 2019 | LVHD vs QLVD | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 12.48% | Jan 13, 2012 | LVHD vs IDLV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LVHD
LVHD alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -7.51% | Jan 1, 2020 | LVHD vs EJAN | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | -8.15% | Jul 15, 2019 | LVHD vs QLVD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | -8.22% | Jan 13, 2012 | LVHD vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | -8.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | LVHD vs IDLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | -8.58% | May 11, 2020 | LVHD vs SIXH |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -13.92% | Feb 6, 2018 | LVHD vs FLIN | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | LVHD vs DIVI | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | LVHD vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 79 | 5.02% | Nov 2, 2017 | LVHD vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Precious Metals | 85 | 7.93% | Jun 30, 2022 | LVHD vs FGDL | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.55% | Jan 11, 2024 | LVHD vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 22 | -5.92% | Nov 2, 2017 | LVHD vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 86 | 6.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | LVHD vs FLJH | |
| Franklin Liberty Senior Loan ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 34 | -0.76% | May 30, 2018 | LVHD vs FLBL | |
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | Latin America Equities | 93 | 25.41% | Nov 3, 2017 | LVHD vs FLBR |
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