FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to QLVE
QLVE charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QLVE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | QLVE vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | QLVE vs SMLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | Dec 2, 2015 | QLVE vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | Jul 15, 2019 | QLVE vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | Jan 13, 2012 | QLVE vs IDLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QLVE
Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 95 | Jul 27, 2016 | QLVE vs LVHI | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 85 | Jan 13, 2012 | QLVE vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 83 | Jan 13, 2012 | QLVE vs IDLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 82 | Sep 20, 2016 | QLVE vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 79 | Jun 22, 2017 | QLVE vs VSMV |
Top Performing QLVE Alternatives (YTD)
QLVE alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | QLVE vs LVHI | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.67% | May 11, 2020 | QLVE vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 7.36% | Sep 20, 2016 | QLVE vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | QLVE vs LVHD | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 5.10% | Feb 20, 2013 | QLVE vs SMLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QLVE
QLVE alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 9.85% | Jan 1, 2020 | QLVE vs EJAN | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 10.99% | May 11, 2020 | QLVE vs SIXH | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 12.07% | Dec 29, 2015 | QLVE vs LVHD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 12.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | QLVE vs EELV | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | 12.43% | Jul 15, 2019 | QLVE vs QLVD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QLVE
QLVE alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -7.51% | Jan 1, 2020 | QLVE vs EJAN | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | -8.15% | Jul 15, 2019 | QLVE vs QLVD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | -8.22% | Jan 13, 2012 | QLVE vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | -8.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | QLVE vs IDLV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -8.52% | Dec 29, 2015 | QLVE vs LVHD |
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Often Compared With QLVE
What investors most often compare with QLVE, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Value Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 90 | 3.44% | May 11, 2020 | QLVE vs FEMVX | |
| Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF | Corporate Bonds | 59 | -0.47% | Jul 10, 2017 | QLVE vs IBD | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.80% | Apr 29, 2021 | QLVE vs SCHY | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity E... | Emerging Markets Equities | 85 | 3.80% | Sep 29, 2015 | QLVE vs GEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 74 | 0.54% | Mar 4, 2005 | QLVE vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 74 | 0.61% | Jan 14, 2010 | QLVE vs SCHE | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 81 | 2.77% | Feb 26, 2019 | QLVE vs FDEM | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 88 | 5.94% | Oct 18, 2011 | QLVE vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend | 65 | 1.66% | Feb 23, 2011 | QLVE vs EDIV |
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