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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RTH
RTH charges 0.35% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Oct 2013 | RTH vs FDIS | |
| Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.10% | 6.90B | Jan 2004 | RTH vs VCR | |
| Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 22.60B | Dec 1998 | RTH vs XLY | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | RTH vs GXPD | |
| VanEck Consumer Discretionary TruSector ETF | 0.16% | 35.86M | Aug 2025 | RTH vs TRUD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RTH
RTH has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 28. There are 2 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 88 | 49.90M | May 2011 | RTH vs CARZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 30 | 255.66M | Jun 2005 | RTH vs PEJ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20 | 23.45M | Apr 2010 | RTH vs PSCD | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | 19 | 2.90M | Apr 2021 | RTH vs BEDZ | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | 19 | 439.26M | Jun 2006 | RTH vs XRT |
Top Performing RTH Alternatives (YTD)
RTH is at 3.83% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 37.83% | 49.90M | May 2011 | RTH vs CARZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 12.29% | 23.45M | Apr 2010 | RTH vs PSCD | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 7.89% | 255.66M | Jun 2005 | RTH vs PEJ | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | 7.87% | 2.90M | Apr 2021 | RTH vs BEDZ | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 6.20% | 7.39M | Dec 2017 | RTH vs VICE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RTH
RTH has 12.52% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 13.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 13.50% | 7.39M | Dec 2017 | RTH vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 13.85% | 27.46M | Mar 2018 | RTH vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 14.73% | 1.17B | Jun 2000 | RTH vs IYC | |
| State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector ... | 15.73% | 2.05M | Jul 2025 | RTH vs XLYI | |
| iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF | 16.64% | 255.11M | Sep 2006 | RTH vs RXI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RTH
RTH has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.83%. No ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.44%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -9.44% | 27.46M | Mar 2018 | RTH vs IEDI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | -10.29% | 255.66M | Jun 2005 | RTH vs PEJ | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | -11.97% | 1.17B | Jun 2000 | RTH vs IYC | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | -12.06% | 2.90M | Apr 2021 | RTH vs BEDZ | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | -13.53% | 439.26M | Jun 2006 | RTH vs XRT |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 62.61% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | RTH vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -14.46% | 23.05B | May 2006 | RTH vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -11.85% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | RTH vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -16.15% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | RTH vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | 2.73% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | RTH vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 82 | 54.35% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | RTH vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 49 | 3.18% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | RTH vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -6.86% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | RTH vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.87% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | RTH vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.54% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | RTH vs FLTR |
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Investors most often compare RTH with QQQ, FSRPX, FSTA. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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