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 79 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | 1.30B | Jun 2004 | MFSV vs ILCV | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | 15.78B | Dec 2009 | MFSV vs SCHV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | 35.82B | Sep 2000 | MFSV vs SPYV | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | 27.02B | Jul 2000 | MFSV vs IUSV | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.04% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | MFSV vs VTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFSV
MFSV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 65. There are 96 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 96 | 9.78B | Apr 2013 | MFSV vs VLUE | |
| Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF | 96 | 1.62B | Mar 2005 | MFSV vs PWV | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 94 | 16.76B | Sep 2021 | MFSV vs AVLV | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | 94 | 956.28M | May 2022 | MFSV vs SEIV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 94 | 26.25B | Aug 2013 | MFSV vs FNDX |
Top Performing MFSV Alternatives (YTD)
MFSV is at 11.02% YTD. There are 104 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.99%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 39.99% | 9.78B | Apr 2013 | MFSV vs VLUE | |
| Clough Select Equity ETF | 23.97% | 56.12M | Nov 2020 | MFSV vs CBSE | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 22.13% | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | MFSV vs DIVB | |
| VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.09% | 8.17B | Jun 2023 | MFSV vs VFLO | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 22.07% | 16.76B | Sep 2021 | MFSV vs AVLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFSV
MFSV has 10.33% 1-year volatility. There are 31 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF | 4.14% | 60.27M | Oct 2025 | MFSV vs KWIN | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 8.90% | 6.21B | Jun 2006 | MFSV vs DLN | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF | 8.97% | 342.03M | Sep 2023 | MFSV vs BGIG | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 9.08% | 142.20M | Jan 2020 | MFSV vs ABEQ | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | 9.17% | 32.39M | Apr 2023 | MFSV vs MDLV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFSV
MFSV has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.34%. There are 34 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF | -4.05% | 1.62B | Mar 2005 | MFSV vs PWV | |
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.48B | Mar 2006 | MFSV vs FDL | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -4.27% | 32.39M | Apr 2023 | MFSV vs MDLV | |
| Hartford US Value ETF | -4.93% | 48.88M | Dec 2023 | MFSV vs VMAX | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | -5.05% | 150.61M | Sep 2024 | MFSV vs ELCV |
Other ETFs from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS ETFs shown here include MFSI, MFSM, MFSG 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 International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 36 | 6.90% | 989.93M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs MFSI | |
| MFS Active Intermediate Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 82 | 1.64% | 83.35M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs MFSM | |
| MFS Active Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | 4.90% | 271.83M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs MFSG | |
| MFS Blended Research Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | 14.62% | — | Oct 2025 | MFSV vs BRCE | |
| MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 47 | 0.62% | 389.49M | Dec 2024 | MFSV vs MFSB | |
| MFS Active Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 6.73% | — | Sep 2025 | MFSV vs MMID | |
| MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | — | — | 24.77M | Mar 2026 | MFSV vs BREE | |
| MFS Blended Research International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 12.34% | — | Oct 2025 | MFSV vs BRIE | |
| MFS Active International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | — | — | Jun 2026 | MFSV vs MIVL | |
| MFS Blended Research Small-Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | — | 0.00 | Jun 2026 | MFSV vs BRSM |
Often Compared With MFSV
Investors most often compare MFSV with CGDV, SPLV, HDV. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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