Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF (MGV) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MGV
MGV charges 0.07% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MGV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | MGV vs ILCV | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | Jul 24, 2000 | MGV vs IUSV | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | Dec 11, 2009 | MGV vs SCHV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | Sep 25, 2000 | MGV vs SPYV | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.04% | Jan 26, 2004 | MGV vs VTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MGV
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 93 | Feb 23, 2016 | MGV vs GCOW | |
| iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 90 | Apr 16, 2013 | MGV vs VLUE | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | 87 | May 16, 2022 | MGV vs SEIV | |
| First Eagle Global Equity ETF | 85 | Dec 19, 2024 | MGV vs FEGE | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 85 | Jun 16, 2006 | MGV vs DEW |
Top Performing MGV Alternatives (YTD)
MGV alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | 15.49% | Mar 9, 2006 | MGV vs FDL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 13.21% | Feb 23, 2016 | MGV vs GCOW | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 12.30% | Mar 29, 2011 | MGV vs HDV | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | 9.52% | Sep 30, 2024 | MGV vs ELCV | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 9.03% | Jul 2, 2014 | MGV vs CDC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MGV
MGV alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Large Value ETF | 10.29% | Jul 14, 2025 | MGV vs LVDS | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 11.61% | Jan 22, 2020 | MGV vs ABEQ | |
| Motley Fool Value Factor ETF | 11.67% | Dec 8, 2025 | MGV vs MFVL | |
| Invesco Comstock Contrarian Equity ETF | 11.70% | May 5, 2025 | MGV vs CSTK | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | 11.90% | Apr 25, 2023 | MGV vs MDLV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MGV
MGV alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Select Value ETF | -7.95% | Jan 22, 2020 | MGV vs ABEQ | |
| Opal Dividend Income ETF | -8.47% | Jan 27, 2021 | MGV vs DIVZ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | -8.88% | May 5, 2011 | MGV vs SPLV | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -9.72% | Apr 25, 2023 | MGV vs MDLV | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | -10.04% | Mar 29, 2011 | MGV vs HDV |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | MGV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | MGV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | MGV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | MGV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | MGV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | MGV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | MGV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | MGV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | MGV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.75% | Jul 20, 2007 | MGV vs VEA |
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