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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QVAL
QVAL charges 0.28% annually. There are 16 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 36.60B | Aug 2006 | QVAL vs VOE | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 1.11B | Jun 2004 | QVAL vs IMCV | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | QVAL vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.40B | Sep 2010 | QVAL vs IVOV | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund | 0.12% | 3.08B | Feb 2007 | QVAL vs WTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QVAL
QVAL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 84. There are 2 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 91 | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | QVAL vs EQRR | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 85 | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | QVAL vs RDIV | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 83 | — | May 2025 | QVAL vs RNIN | |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 81 | 46.39M | Sep 2018 | QVAL vs DVLU | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 81 | 36.60B | Aug 2006 | QVAL vs VOE |
Top Performing QVAL Alternatives (YTD)
QVAL is at 17.24% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.87%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 26.87% | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | QVAL vs EQRR | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 24.67% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | QVAL vs NIXT | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 22.87% | — | May 2025 | QVAL vs RNIN | |
| Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 19.77% | 1.11B | Dec 2004 | QVAL vs PEY | |
| iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | 18.20% | 15.61B | Jul 2001 | QVAL vs IWS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QVAL
QVAL has 14.54% 1-year volatility. There are 30 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 9.89% | 8.15B | Aug 2003 | QVAL vs FVD | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 10.35% | 866.42M | Aug 2018 | QVAL vs AUSF | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 10.48% | 21.52B | Nov 2005 | QVAL vs SDY | |
| Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF | 10.58% | 341.43M | Apr 2019 | QVAL vs TPHD | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | 10.62% | 763.44M | Mar 2013 | QVAL vs DIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QVAL
QVAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.04%. There are 6 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | QVAL vs RDIV | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | -4.95% | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | QVAL vs EQRR | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | -5.23% | 763.44M | Mar 2013 | QVAL vs DIV | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | -5.70% | — | May 2025 | QVAL vs RNIN | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -5.84% | 866.42M | Aug 2018 | QVAL vs AUSF |
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