Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (MSSM) Alternatives
Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (MSSM) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MSSM. 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 MSSM
MSSM charges 0.62% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MSSM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | MSSM vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | MSSM vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | MSSM vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | MSSM vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | MSSM vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MSSM
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Microcap ETF | 87 | Aug 12, 2005 | MSSM vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | MSSM vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 83 | Sep 27, 2005 | MSSM vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 81 | May 8, 2007 | MSSM vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 76 | Dec 20, 2007 | MSSM vs FESM |
Top Performing MSSM Alternatives (YTD)
MSSM alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 7.74% | Jun 16, 2006 | MSSM vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.67% | Jul 18, 2018 | MSSM vs OSCV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.03% | Jul 8, 2015 | MSSM vs CSB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 5.67% | May 8, 2007 | MSSM vs FYX | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | MSSM vs OVS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MSSM
MSSM alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 9.68% | Jul 14, 2015 | MSSM vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.63% | Apr 6, 2020 | MSSM vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.27% | Feb 5, 2015 | MSSM vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.60% | Feb 7, 2019 | MSSM vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | MSSM vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MSSM
MSSM alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -8.52% | Jul 14, 2015 | MSSM vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | MSSM vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | MSSM vs HSMV | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | MSSM vs SMDV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | MSSM vs REGL |
Other ETFs from Morgan Stanley
Most popular Morgan Stanley ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | Derivative Income | 46 | 8.31% | Oct 16, 2023 | MSSM vs PAPI | |
| Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 47 | -4.83% | Nov 18, 1991 | MSSM vs MSLC |
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