Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF (MGV) 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 MGV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MGV
MGV charges 0.05% annually. There are 5 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 Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | 26.12B | Jul 2000 | MGV vs IUSV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | 35.22B | Sep 2000 | MGV vs SPYV | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | 15.54B | Dec 2009 | MGV vs SCHV | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.04% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | MGV vs VTV | |
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | 1.27B | Jun 2004 | MGV vs ILCV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MGV
MGV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 25 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 | MGV vs VLUE | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | 93 | 956.28M | May 2022 | MGV vs SEIV | |
| LSV Disciplined Value ETF | 92 | 617.15M | Dec 2024 | MGV vs LSVD | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 91 | 12.01B | Sep 2021 | MGV vs AVLV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 90 | 25.47B | Aug 2013 | MGV vs FNDX |
Top Performing MGV Alternatives (YTD)
MGV is at 13.14% YTD. There are 32 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 | MGV vs VLUE | |
| Clough Select Equity ETF | 32.18% | 52.30M | Nov 2020 | MGV vs CBSE | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | 21.38% | 150.61M | Sep 2024 | MGV vs ELCV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | 21.21% | 24.55B | Aug 2013 | MGV vs FNDF | |
| Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF | 20.98% | 164.26M | Jul 2023 | MGV vs ROE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MGV
MGV has 9.83% 1-year volatility. There are 19 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 | MGV vs MDLV | |
| CornerCap Fundametrics Large-Cap ETF FUNL | 8.82% | 212.00M | Aug 2020 | MGV vs FUNL | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 8.91% | 140.50M | Jan 2020 | MGV vs ABEQ | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF | 9.00% | 342.03M | Sep 2023 | MGV vs BGIG | |
| Opal Dividend Income ETF | 9.28% | 247.48M | Jan 2021 | MGV vs DIVZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MGV
MGV has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.42%. There are 43 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 | MGV vs FUNL | |
| Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF | -4.05% | 1.50B | Mar 2005 | MGV vs PWV | |
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.39B | Mar 2006 | MGV vs FDL | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -4.27% | 32.39M | Apr 2023 | MGV vs MDLV | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | -4.77% | 3.35B | Feb 2016 | MGV vs GCOW |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.91% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | MGV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 11.20% | 2.20T | May 2001 | MGV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 76 | 31.64% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | MGV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 14.25% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | MGV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 9.49% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | MGV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 67 | 12.24% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | MGV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 77 | 12.47% | 94.60B | Nov 2006 | MGV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 37 | 0.27% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | MGV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 56 | 7.57% | 124.70B | Apr 2006 | MGV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | 14.92% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | MGV vs VEA |
Often Compared With MGV
Investors most often compare MGV with MGK, MGC, JNJ. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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