MFS Active Value ETF (MFSV) belongs to the Large Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MFSV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MFSV
MFSV charges 0.44% annually. There are 72 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | 15.54B | Dec 2009 | MFSV vs SCHV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | 35.22B | Sep 2000 | MFSV vs SPYV | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | 26.12B | Jul 2000 | MFSV vs IUSV | |
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | 1.27B | Jun 2004 | MFSV vs ILCV | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.04% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | MFSV vs VTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFSV
MFSV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 102 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 97 | 15.87B | Apr 2013 | MFSV vs VLUE | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | 93 | 956.28M | May 2022 | MFSV vs SEIV | |
| LSV Disciplined Value ETF | 92 | 617.15M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs LSVD | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 91 | 12.01B | Sep 2021 | MFSV vs AVLV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 90 | 25.47B | Aug 2013 | MFSV vs FNDX |
Top Performing MFSV Alternatives (YTD)
MFSV is at 4.53% YTD. There are 114 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 49.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 49.00% | 15.87B | Apr 2013 | MFSV vs VLUE | |
| Clough Select Equity ETF | 32.18% | 52.30M | Nov 2020 | MFSV vs CBSE | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | 21.38% | 150.61M | Sep 2024 | MFSV vs ELCV | |
| Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF | 20.98% | 164.26M | Jul 2023 | MFSV vs ROE | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 20.64% | 12.01B | Sep 2021 | MFSV vs AVLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFSV
MFSV has 10.21% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | 8.76% | 32.39M | Apr 2023 | MFSV vs MDLV | |
| CornerCap Fundametrics Large-Cap ETF FUNL | 8.82% | 212.00M | Aug 2020 | MFSV vs FUNL | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 8.91% | 140.50M | Jan 2020 | MFSV vs ABEQ | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF | 9.00% | 342.03M | Sep 2023 | MFSV vs BGIG | |
| Opal Dividend Income ETF | 9.28% | 247.48M | Jan 2021 | MFSV vs DIVZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFSV
MFSV has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.34%. There are 36 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.83%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CornerCap Fundametrics Large-Cap ETF FUNL | -3.83% | 212.00M | Aug 2020 | MFSV vs FUNL | |
| Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF | -4.05% | 1.50B | Mar 2005 | MFSV vs PWV | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -4.27% | 32.39M | Apr 2023 | MFSV vs MDLV | |
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.39B | Mar 2006 | MFSV vs FDL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | -4.77% | 3.35B | Feb 2016 | MFSV vs GCOW |
Other ETFs from MFS
The 8 most viewed MFS ETFs shown here include MFSB, MFSI, BRCE and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $990M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 49 | 0.56% | 389.49M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs MFSB | |
| MFS Active International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 34 | 6.73% | 989.93M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs MFSI | |
| MFS Blended Research Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | 11.86% | — | Oct 2025 | MFSV vs BRCE | |
| MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | — | — | 24.77M | Mar 2026 | MFSV vs BREE | |
| MFS Active Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 2.28% | — | Sep 2025 | MFSV vs MMID | |
| MFS Active Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 7.55% | 271.83M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs MFSG | |
| MFS Active Intermediate Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 78 | 1.73% | 83.35M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs MFSM | |
| MFS Blended Research International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 13.44% | — | Oct 2025 | MFSV vs BRIE |
Often Compared With MFSV
Investors most often compare MFSV with CGDV, SPLV, LVDS. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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