VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH) Alternatives
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH) belongs to the Consumer Discretionary Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RTH. 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 RTH
RTH charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RTH alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | RTH vs FDIS | |
| Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | RTH vs VCR | |
| Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | RTH vs XLY | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 0.18% | Mar 21, 2018 | RTH vs IEDI | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | RTH vs PSCD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RTH
Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 89 | May 9, 2011 | RTH vs CARZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 51 | Jun 23, 2005 | RTH vs PEJ | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | 45 | Jun 19, 2006 | RTH vs XRT | |
| ProShares Online Retail ETF | 43 | Jul 13, 2018 | RTH vs ONLN | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 32 | Jun 28, 2000 | RTH vs IYC |
Top Performing RTH Alternatives (YTD)
RTH alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 3.74% | May 9, 2011 | RTH vs CARZ | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -0.08% | Dec 12, 2017 | RTH vs VICE | |
| AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF | -0.73% | Apr 20, 2021 | RTH vs EATZ | |
| Kraneshares Global Luxury Index ETF | -0.86% | Sep 6, 2023 | RTH vs KLXY | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -1.55% | Mar 21, 2018 | RTH vs IEDI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RTH
RTH alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 14.98% | Dec 12, 2017 | RTH vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 17.06% | Mar 21, 2018 | RTH vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.10% | Jun 28, 2000 | RTH vs IYC | |
| iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.81% | Sep 21, 2006 | RTH vs RXI | |
| AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF | 21.22% | Apr 20, 2021 | RTH vs EATZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RTH
RTH alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -10.57% | Mar 21, 2018 | RTH vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | -12.49% | Jun 28, 2000 | RTH vs IYC | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | -13.53% | Jun 19, 2006 | RTH vs XRT | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionar... | -13.57% | Nov 1, 2006 | RTH vs RSPD | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -13.59% | Dec 12, 2017 | RTH vs VICE |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | RTH vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | RTH vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | RTH vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | RTH vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | RTH vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | RTH vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | RTH vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | RTH vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | RTH vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | RTH vs DAPP |
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