FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVD) belongs to the Volatility Hedged Equity category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QLVD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QLVD
QLVD charges 0.32% annually. There are 11 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | QLVD vs SMLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.11B | Feb 2013 | QLVD vs LGLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | 385.05M | Dec 2015 | QLVD vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | QLVD vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | 340.31M | Jan 2012 | QLVD vs IDLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QLVD
QLVD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 22. There are 16 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 93 | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | QLVD vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 90 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | QLVD vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 83 | 156.24M | Jun 2017 | QLVD vs VSMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 59 | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | QLVD vs SMLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 57 | 488.90M | May 2020 | QLVD vs SIXH |
Top Performing QLVD Alternatives (YTD)
QLVD is at 2.90% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 17.79% | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | QLVD vs SMLV | |
| FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility... | 14.49% | 17.32M | Jul 2019 | QLVD vs QLVE | |
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 14.40% | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | QLVD vs DVQQ | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 12.42% | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | QLVD vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 12.00% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | QLVD vs FLLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QLVD
QLVD has 10.59% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.66% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | QLVD vs QLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.67% | 488.90M | May 2020 | QLVD vs SIXH | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.32% | 157.08M | Jan 2020 | QLVD vs EJAN | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.46% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | QLVD vs FLLV | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 8.48% | 148.09M | Apr 2017 | QLVD vs TAIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QLVD
QLVD has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.15%. There are 14 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | -4.36% | 488.90M | May 2020 | QLVD vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | QLVD vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 156.24M | Jun 2017 | QLVD vs VSMV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | -6.08% | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | QLVD vs LVHI | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | -6.19% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | QLVD vs QLV |
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Often Compared With QLVD
Investors most often compare QLVD with JEPI, DEEF, EFAV. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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