Schwab Government Money Market ETF (SGVT) belongs to the Money Market category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SGVT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SGVT
SGVT charges 0.28% annually. There are 7 ETFs in the Money Market category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF | 0.15% | 21.99B | Feb 2026 | SGVT vs IQMM | |
| Simplify Government Money Market ETF | 0.15% | 4.92B | Jul 2025 | SGVT vs SBIL | |
| JPMorgan 100% U.S. Treasury Securities Money Marke... | 0.16% | 70.08M | Dec 2025 | SGVT vs JMMF | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | 0.20% | 62.65M | Sep 2024 | SGVT vs MMKT | |
| iShares Prime Money Market ETF | 0.20% | 572.61M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs PMMF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SGVT
Among 5 ETFs in the Money Market category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Prime Money Market ETF | 100 | 572.61M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs PMMF | |
| iShares Government Money Market ETF | 100 | 166.47M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs GMMF | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | 100 | 62.65M | Sep 2024 | SGVT vs MMKT | |
| Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF | 41 | 591.09M | Oct 2018 | SGVT vs MUST | |
| Leadershares Alphafactor Tactical Focused ETF | 24 | 60.85M | Oct 2020 | SGVT vs LSAT |
Top Performing SGVT Alternatives (YTD)
SGVT is at 1.41% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Money Market category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 10.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadershares Alphafactor Tactical Focused ETF | 10.11% | 60.85M | Oct 2020 | SGVT vs LSAT | |
| Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF | 1.60% | 591.09M | Oct 2018 | SGVT vs MUST | |
| iShares Prime Money Market ETF | 1.52% | 572.61M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs PMMF | |
| Simplify Government Money Market ETF | 1.51% | 4.92B | Jul 2025 | SGVT vs SBIL | |
| iShares Government Money Market ETF | 1.47% | 166.47M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs GMMF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SGVT
SGVT has 0.20% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Money Market category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Prime Money Market ETF | 0.20% | 572.61M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs PMMF | |
| ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF | 0.22% | 21.99B | Feb 2026 | SGVT vs IQMM | |
| iShares Government Money Market ETF | 0.22% | 166.47M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs GMMF | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | 0.23% | 62.65M | Sep 2024 | SGVT vs MMKT | |
| Simplify Government Money Market ETF | 0.28% | 4.92B | Jul 2025 | SGVT vs SBIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SGVT
Among 5 ETFs in the Money Market category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | -0.02% | 62.65M | Sep 2024 | SGVT vs MMKT | |
| iShares Prime Money Market ETF | -0.02% | 572.61M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs PMMF | |
| iShares Government Money Market ETF | -0.03% | 166.47M | Feb 2025 | SGVT vs GMMF | |
| Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF | -3.01% | 591.09M | Oct 2018 | SGVT vs MUST | |
| Leadershares Alphafactor Tactical Focused ETF | -7.94% | 60.85M | Oct 2020 | SGVT vs LSAT |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHG, SCHX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $95B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 80 | 19.01% | 94.95B | Oct 2011 | SGVT vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 6.42% | 61.08B | Dec 2009 | SGVT vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 10.72% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | SGVT vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 11.28% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | SGVT vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | 15.56% | 66.49B | Nov 2009 | SGVT vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 51 | 7.94% | 2.27B | Apr 2021 | SGVT vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 81 | 15.39% | 15.54B | Dec 2009 | SGVT vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 14.57% | 25.47B | Aug 2013 | SGVT vs FNDX | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 71 | 19.79% | 22.78B | Nov 2009 | SGVT vs SCHA | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Ind... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 21.21% | 24.55B | Aug 2013 | SGVT vs FNDF |
Often Compared With SGVT
Investors most often compare SGVT with SGOV, SWVXX, MINT. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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