Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) Alternatives
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) belongs to the Mid Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QVAL. 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 QVAL
QVAL charges 0.28% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QVAL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | QVAL vs IMCV | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 0.07% | Aug 17, 2006 | QVAL vs VOE | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | Sep 9, 2024 | QVAL vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | Sep 7, 2010 | QVAL vs IVOV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | QVAL vs VFVA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QVAL
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Value 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 MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 79 | Jan 31, 2012 | QVAL vs VEGI | |
| Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Value ETF | 66 | Nov 7, 2023 | QVAL vs AVMV | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 65 | Aug 17, 2006 | QVAL vs VOE | |
| WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF | 63 | Dec 19, 2016 | QVAL vs WBIY | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 62 | Oct 1, 2013 | QVAL vs RDIV |
Top Performing QVAL Alternatives (YTD)
QVAL alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 17.29% | Jan 31, 2012 | QVAL vs VEGI | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | 9.10% | May 14, 2013 | QVAL vs SYLD | |
| Abacus FCF Real Assets Leaders ETF | 9.02% | Dec 13, 2021 | QVAL vs ABLD | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 8.37% | Jul 24, 2017 | QVAL vs EQRR | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 8.05% | Oct 1, 2013 | QVAL vs RDIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QVAL
QVAL alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 12.56% | Aug 26, 2003 | QVAL vs FVD | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 13.91% | Nov 15, 2005 | QVAL vs SDY | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 14.41% | Aug 24, 2018 | QVAL vs AUSF | |
| Xtrackers S&P ESG Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 14.75% | Nov 8, 2022 | QVAL vs SNPD | |
| Cultivar ETF | 14.80% | Dec 22, 2021 | QVAL vs CVAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QVAL
QVAL alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | -9.29% | Aug 26, 2003 | QVAL vs FVD | |
| ProShares Russell U.S. Dividend Growers ETF | -10.52% | Nov 5, 2019 | QVAL vs TMDV | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | -10.60% | Jan 31, 2012 | QVAL vs VEGI | |
| Cultivar ETF | -10.62% | Dec 22, 2021 | QVAL vs CVAR | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | -10.66% | Nov 15, 2005 | QVAL vs SDY |
Other ETFs from Alpha Architect
Most popular Alpha Architect ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.03% | Dec 27, 2022 | QVAL vs BOXX | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 43 | 4.62% | Dec 2, 2015 | QVAL vs QMOM | |
| Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | Options Trading | 41 | 1.10% | Aug 14, 2013 | QVAL vs CAOS | |
| Ea Bridgeway Blue Chip ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -3.28% | Nov 17, 2022 | QVAL vs BBLU | |
| Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 92 | 8.42% | Dec 16, 2014 | QVAL vs IVAL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | QVAL vs HIDE | |
| Burney U.S. Factor Rotation ETF | Actively Managed | 72 | -3.26% | Oct 13, 2022 | QVAL vs BRNY | |
| Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond, Actively Managed | 39 | -0.12% | Dec 17, 2024 | QVAL vs BOXA | |
| Alpha Architect Global Factor Equity ETF | Multi-factor | 84 | 6.19% | May 2, 2017 | QVAL vs AAVM | |
| Alpha Blue Capital US Small-Mid Cap Dynamic ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -1.83% | Dec 18, 2023 | QVAL vs ABCS |
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