SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) Alternatives
SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) belongs to the Volatility Hedged Equity 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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SMLV
SMLV charges 0.12% annually. Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMLV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | SMLV vs LGLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | Dec 2, 2015 | SMLV vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | Jul 15, 2019 | SMLV vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF | 0.25% | Feb 15, 2013 | SMLV vs XMLV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF | 0.25% | Feb 15, 2013 | SMLV vs XSLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMLV
Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 95 | Jul 27, 2016 | SMLV vs LVHI | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 85 | Jan 13, 2012 | SMLV vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 83 | Jan 13, 2012 | SMLV vs IDLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 82 | Sep 20, 2016 | SMLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 79 | Jun 22, 2017 | SMLV vs VSMV |
Top Performing SMLV Alternatives (YTD)
SMLV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | SMLV vs LVHI | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.67% | May 11, 2020 | SMLV vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 7.36% | Sep 20, 2016 | SMLV vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | SMLV vs LVHD | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ... | 3.82% | Dec 1, 2016 | SMLV vs XSHD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMLV
SMLV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 9.85% | Jan 1, 2020 | SMLV vs EJAN | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 10.99% | May 11, 2020 | SMLV vs SIXH | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 12.07% | Dec 29, 2015 | SMLV vs LVHD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 12.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | SMLV vs EELV | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | 12.43% | Jul 15, 2019 | SMLV vs QLVD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMLV
SMLV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -7.51% | Jan 1, 2020 | SMLV vs EJAN | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | -8.15% | Jul 15, 2019 | SMLV vs QLVD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | -8.22% | Jan 13, 2012 | SMLV vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | -8.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | SMLV vs IDLV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -8.52% | Dec 29, 2015 | SMLV vs LVHD |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | SMLV vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | SMLV vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | SMLV vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | SMLV vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | SMLV vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | SMLV vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | SMLV vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | SMLV vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | SMLV vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | SMLV vs DIA |
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