PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF (MFUS) Alternatives
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF (MFUS) 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 MFUS. 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 MFUS
MFUS charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MFUS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | MFUS vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | MFUS vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | MFUS vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | MFUS vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | MFUS vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFUS
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | MFUS vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | MFUS vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | MFUS vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | MFUS vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | MFUS vs IOO |
Top Performing MFUS Alternatives (YTD)
MFUS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | MFUS vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | MFUS vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | MFUS vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | MFUS vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | MFUS vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFUS
MFUS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | MFUS vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | MFUS vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | MFUS vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | MFUS vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | MFUS vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFUS
MFUS alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | MFUS vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | MFUS vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | MFUS vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | MFUS vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | MFUS vs ACSI |
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