VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) Alternatives
VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) belongs to the Mid 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 SMOT. 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 SMOT
SMOT charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMOT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | SMOT vs IMCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | SMOT vs IJH | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | SMOT vs SPMD | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | SMOT vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | SMOT vs VFQY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMOT
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 96 | Jun 19, 2009 | SMOT vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | SMOT vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | SMOT vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | SMOT vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | SMOT vs MOO |
Top Performing SMOT Alternatives (YTD)
SMOT alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 16.09% | Aug 31, 2007 | SMOT vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | SMOT vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | SMOT vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | SMOT vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | SMOT vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMOT
SMOT alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 12.15% | May 11, 2020 | SMOT vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | SMOT vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | SMOT vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | SMOT vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | SMOT vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMOT
SMOT alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | -8.63% | May 11, 2020 | SMOT vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | SMOT vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | SMOT vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | SMOT vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | SMOT vs BMVP |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | SMOT vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | SMOT vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | SMOT vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | SMOT vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | SMOT vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | SMOT vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | SMOT vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | SMOT vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | SMOT vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | SMOT vs DAPP |
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