SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) belongs to the Low Volatility category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SMLV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SMLV
SMLV charges 0.12% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Low Volatility category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Minimum Variance ETF | 0.10% | 3.55M | Jul 2017 | SMLV vs SPMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.21B | Feb 2013 | SMLV vs LGLV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | 418.00M | Feb 2018 | SMLV vs VFMV | |
| Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF | 0.15% | 1.37B | Sep 2016 | SMLV vs FDLO | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 0.15% | 23.62B | Oct 2011 | SMLV vs USMV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMLV
SMLV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 89. There are 4 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 97 | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | SMLV vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 96 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | SMLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 93 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | SMLV vs CIL | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 93 | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | SMLV vs VSMV | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 89 | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | SMLV vs CDC |
Top Performing SMLV Alternatives (YTD)
SMLV is at 23.05% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Low Volatility category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 25.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 25.12% | 5.73M | Oct 2019 | SMLV vs HDLB | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 18.29% | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | SMLV vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 17.48% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | SMLV vs CDC | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 17.17% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | SMLV vs CDL | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF | 16.90% | 246.33M | Feb 2013 | SMLV vs XSLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMLV
SMLV has 15.38% 1-year volatility. There are 37 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | SMLV vs CIL | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.88% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | SMLV vs QLV | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | SMLV vs ACWV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.40% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | SMLV vs FLLV | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.56% | 23.62B | Oct 2011 | SMLV vs USMV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMLV
SMLV has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.34%. There are 25 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | SMLV vs CIL | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | SMLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | SMLV vs VSMV | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | -5.66% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | SMLV vs CDL | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | -5.67% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | SMLV vs CDC |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $789B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 789.06B | Jan 1993 | SMLV vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.25% | 130.32B | Nov 2004 | SMLV vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 55 | 22.09% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | SMLV vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 10.06% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | SMLV vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 10.15% | 160.81B | Nov 2005 | SMLV vs SPYM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 78 | 16.95% | 8.75B | Oct 2015 | SMLV vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 76 | 35.03% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | SMLV vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 31 | -6.13% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | SMLV vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 21 | 5.28% | 23.07B | Dec 1998 | SMLV vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.08% | 47.03B | May 2007 | SMLV vs BIL |
Often Compared With SMLV
Investors most often compare SMLV with SMLF, SMMV, SCHG. These 20 comparison targets span 17 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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