Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF (MFIG) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MFIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MFIG
MFIG charges 0.50% annually. There are 109 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | MFIG vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.29B | Jun 2004 | MFIG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.41B | Jul 2000 | MFIG vs IUSG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.04% | 60.56B | Dec 2009 | MFIG vs SCHG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 52.75B | Sep 2000 | MFIG vs SPYG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFIG
Among 189 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 86 | 692.72M | Feb 2015 | MFIG vs ROUS | |
| Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ... | 85 | 75.67M | Apr 2018 | MFIG vs QARP | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 84 | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | MFIG vs DGRO | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 84 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | MFIG vs NACP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 82 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | MFIG vs MFUS |
Top Performing MFIG Alternatives (YTD)
MFIG is at 3.61% YTD. There are 149 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Growth ETF | 27.48% | 239.95M | Dec 2025 | MFIG vs GARY | |
| SMART Earnings Growth ETF | 26.55% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | MFIG vs SGRT | |
| F/m Emerald Special Situations ETF | 24.93% | 29.00M | Aug 2014 | MFIG vs SPIT | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 24.22% | 186.14M | Sep 2019 | MFIG vs VEGN | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 22.41% | 498.38M | Oct 2017 | MFIG vs BIBL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFIG
MFIG has 16.98% 1-year volatility. There are 106 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 8.02% | 39.10M | May 2017 | MFIG vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.16% | 1.54B | Apr 2015 | MFIG vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.39% | 785.89M | Sep 2005 | MFIG vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.54% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | MFIG vs DGRO | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.66% | 1.39B | Aug 2020 | MFIG vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFIG
Among 189 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 87.62M | Jun 2016 | MFIG vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 692.72M | Feb 2015 | MFIG vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | MFIG vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | MFIG vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.54B | Apr 2015 | MFIG vs QUS |
Other ETFs from Motley Fool
The 7 most viewed Motley Fool ETFs shown here include TMFC, TMFX, TMFG and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 40 | 7.08% | 1.94B | Jan 2018 | MFIG vs TMFC | |
| Motley Fool Next Index ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 21 | 7.11% | 30.96M | Dec 2021 | MFIG vs TMFX | |
| Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF | Global Equities | 13 | 2.49% | 355.22M | Jun 2014 | MFIG vs TMFG | |
| Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 3 | -7.26% | 120.59M | Jun 2014 | MFIG vs TMFM | |
| Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 10 | 1.65% | 62.99M | Oct 2018 | MFIG vs TMFS | |
| Motley Fool Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Growth Equities | — | 15.81% | 6.91M | Dec 2025 | MFIG vs MFMO | |
| Motley Fool Value Factor ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | — | 4.09% | 6.44M | Dec 2025 | MFIG vs MFVL |
Often Compared With MFIG
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