Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) belongs to the Dividend 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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LVHD
LVHD charges 0.27% annually. There are 20 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | LVHD vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | LVHD vs VIG | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.89B | Nov 2017 | LVHD vs DIVB | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | 99.95B | Oct 2011 | LVHD vs SCHD | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | 136.08M | Jun 2016 | LVHD vs UDIV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LVHD
LVHD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 88 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 93 | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | LVHD vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 89 | 140.41M | Sep 2016 | LVHD vs INCE | |
| Franklin U.S. Dividend Booster Index ETF | 84 | 83.98M | Jan 2025 | LVHD vs XUDV | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 84 | 140.68M | Jun 2006 | LVHD vs DEW | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 82 | 44.46M | Jul 2015 | LVHD vs ALTY |
Top Performing LVHD Alternatives (YTD)
LVHD is at 10.55% YTD. There are 60 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 75.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 75.79% | 121.45M | Oct 2023 | LVHD vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 33.87% | 7.89M | Feb 2021 | LVHD vs SCDL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 27.61% | 154.36M | Aug 2013 | LVHD vs DGRE | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 27.13% | 26.84M | Aug 2022 | LVHD vs NDIV | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 22.56% | 300.62M | Dec 2010 | LVHD vs KBWY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LVHD
LVHD has 9.98% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.90% | 44.46M | Jul 2015 | LVHD vs ALTY | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.03% | 44.26B | May 2020 | LVHD vs JEPI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.46% | 140.41M | Sep 2016 | LVHD vs INCE | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 8.79% | 72.39M | Oct 2022 | LVHD vs HIGH | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 9.03% | 6.12B | Jun 2006 | LVHD vs DLN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LVHD
LVHD has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.17%. There are 17 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 9.22B | Mar 2006 | LVHD vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 44.46M | Jul 2015 | LVHD vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 99.95B | Oct 2011 | LVHD vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.19B | Oct 2013 | LVHD vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 140.41M | Sep 2016 | LVHD vs INCE |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton ETFs shown here include FLIN, FLKR, DIVI and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $4B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 4 | -8.37% | 2.55B | Feb 2018 | LVHD vs FLIN | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 92 | 97.22% | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | LVHD vs FLKR | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 54 | 10.71% | 2.60B | Jun 2016 | LVHD vs DIVI | |
| Putnam BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -11.42% | 272.46M | Sep 2022 | LVHD vs PBDC | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 53 | 15.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | LVHD vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -4.86% | 437.03M | Jun 2022 | LVHD vs FGDL | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 9 | -12.17% | 264.76M | Nov 2017 | LVHD vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 82 | 20.28% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | LVHD vs FLJH | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.83% | 358.90M | Jan 2024 | LVHD vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 94 | 69.07% | 3.09B | Nov 2017 | LVHD vs FLTW |
Often Compared With LVHD
Investors most often compare LVHD with SPHD, BLV, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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