FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE) 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 QLVE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QLVE
QLVE charges 0.40% annually. There are 14 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% | 241.74M | Feb 2013 | QLVE vs SMLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.12B | Feb 2013 | QLVE vs LGLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | 430.40M | Dec 2015 | QLVE vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | 161.41M | Jul 2019 | QLVE vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | 348.63M | Jan 2012 | QLVE vs IDLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QLVE
QLVE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 3 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 91 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | QLVE vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 89 | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | QLVE vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 84 | 156.35M | Jun 2017 | QLVE vs VSMV | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 63 | 155.81M | Jan 2020 | QLVE vs EJAN | |
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 60 | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | QLVE vs DVQQ |
Top Performing QLVE Alternatives (YTD)
QLVE is at 18.06% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 21.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 21.84% | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | QLVE vs DVQQ | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 13.04% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | QLVE vs FLLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 12.88% | 241.74M | Feb 2013 | QLVE vs SMLV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 11.71% | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | QLVE vs LVHI | |
| WEBs SPY Defined Volatility ETF | 11.37% | 2.11M | Dec 2024 | QLVE vs DVSP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QLVE
QLVE has 16.46% 1-year volatility. There are 21 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.60% | 488.90M | May 2020 | QLVE vs SIXH | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.65% | 161.41M | Jul 2019 | QLVE vs QLV | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 7.92% | 155.81M | Jan 2020 | QLVE vs EJAN | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.32% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | QLVE vs FLLV | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 8.51% | 151.70M | Apr 2017 | QLVE vs TAIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QLVE
QLVE has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.60%. There are 21 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 | QLVE vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | QLVE vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 156.35M | Jun 2017 | QLVE vs VSMV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | -6.08% | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | QLVE vs LVHI | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -6.17% | 581.01M | Dec 2015 | QLVE vs LVHD |
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Often Compared With QLVE
Investors most often compare QLVE with FEMVX, IBD, GEM. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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