JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Small Core ETF (SCDS) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCDS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCDS
SCDS charges 0.40% annually. There are 35 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 188.20B | Jan 2004 | SCDS vs VB | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.03% | 17.00B | Jul 2013 | SCDS vs SPSM | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 282.21M | Jun 2004 | SCDS vs ISCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 22.23B | Nov 2009 | SCDS vs SCHA | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 109.63B | May 2000 | SCDS vs IJR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCDS
SCDS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 89. There are 7 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | — | Jun 2025 | SCDS vs RB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 94 | 1.37B | May 2007 | SCDS vs FYX | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 92 | 61.48M | Mar 2015 | SCDS vs ROSC | |
| Victoryshares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF | 92 | 684.65M | Dec 2023 | SCDS vs SFLO | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 91 | 3.05B | Jan 2022 | SCDS vs AVSC |
Top Performing SCDS Alternatives (YTD)
SCDS is at 25.21% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 48.69% | 1.35B | Nov 2008 | SCDS vs TNA | |
| Victoryshares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF | 27.87% | 684.65M | Dec 2023 | SCDS vs SFLO | |
| Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF | 27.66% | 334.88M | Feb 2017 | SCDS vs ISMD | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | 27.10% | 78.82M | Jul 2025 | SCDS vs ASCE | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 25.97% | 1.37B | May 2007 | SCDS vs FYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCDS
SCDS has 18.40% 1-year volatility. There are 52 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 6.55% | — | Jun 2025 | SCDS vs RB | |
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 9.75% | 288.96M | Sep 2016 | SCDS vs SMMV | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 10.67% | 1.37B | Apr 2019 | SCDS vs RYLD | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 10.73% | 35.21M | Apr 2020 | SCDS vs HSMV | |
| CresAlta Small & Mid-Cap ETF | 11.65% | 88.99M | May 2026 | SCDS vs CVSM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCDS
SCDS has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.85%. There are 24 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -2.09% | — | Jun 2025 | SCDS vs RB | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | -6.29% | 1.37B | Apr 2019 | SCDS vs RYLD | |
| Hypatia Women CEO ETF | -6.96% | 5.55M | Jan 2023 | SCDS vs WCEO | |
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -7.02% | 288.96M | Sep 2016 | SCDS vs SMMV | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.16% | 106.31M | May 2020 | SCDS vs SIXS |
Other ETFs from JPMorgan
The 10 most viewed JPMorgan ETFs shown here include JEPQ, JEPI, JPST and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $46B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 55 | 6.05% | 39.88B | May 2022 | SCDS vs JEPQ | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | Dividend, Derivative Income | 48 | 4.52% | 45.80B | May 2020 | SCDS vs JEPI | |
| JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.95% | 40.48B | May 2017 | SCDS vs JPST | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 95 | 1.77% | 10.22B | Oct 2021 | SCDS vs JPIE | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF | Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 14.93% | 8.22B | Nov 2017 | SCDS vs JQUA | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | Options Trading | 53 | 3.32% | 4.62B | Sep 2023 | SCDS vs HELO | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF | Technology Equities, Actively Managed | 20 | 4.84% | 4.11B | Oct 2023 | SCDS vs JTEK | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 19.05% | 2.50B | Nov 2017 | SCDS vs JMOM | |
| JPMorgan Limited Duration Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 94 | 1.57% | 3.95B | Feb 1993 | SCDS vs JPLD | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 9.70% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | SCDS vs BBUS |
Often Compared With SCDS
Investors most often compare SCDS with SEIS, EPSB, DES. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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