Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF (SCDV) 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 SCDV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCDV
SCDV charges 0.70% annually. There are 52 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 275.08M | Jun 2004 | SCDV vs ISCB | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | 177.40B | Jan 2004 | SCDV vs VB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | 15.79B | Jul 2013 | SCDV vs SPSM | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 103.49B | May 2000 | SCDV vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | 732.58M | Nov 2020 | SCDV vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCDV
SCDV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 50 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 85.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 85 | 18.47M | Oct 2022 | SCDV vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 79 | 1.27B | May 2007 | SCDV vs FYX | |
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Small Core ETF | 77 | 8.82M | Aug 2024 | SCDV vs SCDS | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 76 | 5.00B | Dec 2007 | SCDV vs FESM | |
| iShares Micro-Cap ETF | 71 | 1.44B | Aug 2005 | SCDV vs IWC |
Top Performing SCDV Alternatives (YTD)
SCDV is at 10.50% YTD. There are 43 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 27.27% | 18.47M | Oct 2022 | SCDV vs QQQS | |
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Small Core ETF | 22.66% | 8.82M | Aug 2024 | SCDV vs SCDS | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | 22.25% | 33.92M | Jul 2025 | SCDV vs ASCE | |
| Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF | 21.54% | 318.37M | Feb 2017 | SCDV vs ISMD | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 19.64% | 5.00B | Dec 2007 | SCDV vs FESM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCDV
SCDV has 15.59% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.21%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 6.21% | — | Jun 2025 | SCDV vs RB | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 10.37% | 31.42M | Apr 2020 | SCDV vs HSMV | |
| OShares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF | 13.15% | 876.85M | Dec 2016 | SCDV vs OUSM | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 13.30% | 106.31M | May 2020 | SCDV vs SIXS | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 13.37% | 685.56M | Jul 2018 | SCDV vs OSCV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCDV
SCDV has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.38%. There are 51 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | -6.15% | 3.51B | Jun 2017 | SCDV vs CALF | |
| Hypatia Women CEO ETF | -6.96% | 5.55M | Jan 2023 | SCDV vs WCEO | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.16% | 106.31M | May 2020 | SCDV vs SIXS | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | -7.18% | 260.47M | Jul 2015 | SCDV vs CSB | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | -7.55% | 685.56M | Jul 2018 | SCDV vs OSCV |
Other ETFs from Bahl & Gaynor
The 3 most viewed Bahl & Gaynor ETFs shown here include SMIG, BGIG, BGDV and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 27 | 10.18% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | SCDV vs SMIG | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 9.84% | 342.03M | Sep 2023 | SCDV vs BGIG | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 11.64% | 755.97M | Dec 2024 | SCDV vs BGDV |
Often Compared With SCDV
Investors most often compare SCDV with FGSM, SMCP, EPSB. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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