Principal U.S. Small Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC) Alternatives
Principal U.S. Small Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC) 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 PSC. 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 PSC
PSC charges 0.38% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PSC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | PSC vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | PSC vs SPSM | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | PSC vs IJR | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | PSC vs VXF | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | PSC vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSC
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 | PSC vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | PSC vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 83 | Sep 27, 2005 | PSC vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 81 | May 8, 2007 | PSC vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 76 | Dec 20, 2007 | PSC vs FESM |
Top Performing PSC Alternatives (YTD)
PSC 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 | PSC vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.67% | Jul 18, 2018 | PSC vs OSCV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.03% | Jul 8, 2015 | PSC vs CSB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 5.67% | May 8, 2007 | PSC vs FYX | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | PSC vs OVS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSC
PSC 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 | PSC vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.63% | Apr 6, 2020 | PSC vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.27% | Feb 5, 2015 | PSC vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.60% | Feb 7, 2019 | PSC vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | PSC vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSC
PSC 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 | PSC vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | PSC vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | PSC vs HSMV | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | PSC vs SMDV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | PSC vs REGL |
Other ETFs from Principal
Most popular Principal ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -6.05% | Oct 12, 2017 | PSC vs USMC | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, Actively Managed | 82 | -0.46% | Jul 10, 2017 | PSC vs PREF | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 67 | 0.96% | Jul 9, 2015 | PSC vs YLD | |
| Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | — | — | Aug 19, 2016 | PSC vs BTEC | |
| Principal Quality ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -8.82% | Mar 21, 2016 | PSC vs PSET | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 86 | -0.68% | Jun 16, 2020 | PSC vs PQDI | |
| Principal Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 28 | -1.34% | Mar 21, 2016 | PSC vs PY | |
| Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF | Corporate Bonds, Actively Managed | 46 | -0.41% | Apr 18, 2018 | PSC vs IG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | REIT | 14 | 2.60% | May 18, 2022 | PSC vs BYRE | |
| Principal Focused Blue Chip ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -12.70% | Jul 12, 2023 | PSC vs BCHP |
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