Virtus Silvant Small/Mid Growth ETF (SSMG) belongs to the Mid Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SSMG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SSMG
SSMG charges 0.39% annually. There are 16 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | 647.82M | Apr 2020 | SSMG vs BKMC | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 34.80B | Aug 2006 | SSMG vs VOT | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 3.92B | Jun 2004 | SSMG vs IMCG | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | 0.10% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | SSMG vs IVOG | |
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | 0.15% | 2.81B | Nov 2005 | SSMG vs MDYG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SSMG
Among 35 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 90 | 16.19M | Sep 2024 | SSMG vs TEKX | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 76 | 1.12B | Oct 2020 | SSMG vs QQQJ | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 66 | 5.92B | Sep 2015 | SSMG vs JHMM | |
| Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF | 63 | 53.99M | Jun 2020 | SSMG vs PAMC | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | 58 | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | SSMG vs IVOG |
Top Performing SSMG Alternatives (YTD)
Among 38 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 71.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 71.61% | 16.19M | Sep 2024 | SSMG vs TEKX | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | 29.11% | 15.73M | Sep 2018 | SSMG vs BOUT | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 24.56% | 1.12B | Oct 2020 | SSMG vs QQQJ | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 23.81% | 3.92B | Jun 2004 | SSMG vs IMCG | |
| Renaissance IPO ETF | 22.17% | 159.56M | Oct 2013 | SSMG vs IPO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SSMG
SSMG has 28.58% 1-year volatility. There are 35 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF | 0.00% | 30.47M | Sep 2020 | SSMG vs QQQN | |
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | 11.60% | 303.80M | Apr 2019 | SSMG vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 14.39% | 5.92B | Sep 2015 | SSMG vs JHMM | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF | 14.90% | 45.49M | Oct 2024 | SSMG vs KMID | |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund | 15.11% | 2.19M | Jan 2024 | SSMG vs QMID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SSMG
Among 35 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | -7.58% | 303.80M | Apr 2019 | SSMG vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | -8.64% | 5.92B | Sep 2015 | SSMG vs JHMM | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | -9.69% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | SSMG vs IVOG | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | -9.82% | 647.82M | Apr 2020 | SSMG vs BKMC | |
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | -9.91% | 2.81B | Nov 2005 | SSMG vs MDYG |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, SEIX and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock | 31 | 2.62% | 2.45B | May 2018 | SSMG vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 6 | -1.63% | 1.33B | Sep 2015 | SSMG vs UTES | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan, High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 96 | 3.14% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | SSMG vs SEIX | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | REIT, Preferred Stock | 22 | 3.30% | 120.46M | Feb 2017 | SSMG vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs | 43 | 29.72% | 467.54M | Oct 2014 | SSMG vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Quality Factor, Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 37 | 11.20% | 240.41M | Nov 2020 | SSMG vs JOET | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 86 | 6.39% | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | SSMG vs VEMY | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 96 | 32.44% | 47.80M | Dec 2014 | SSMG vs BBC | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 3 | -8.90% | 30.31M | Feb 2019 | SSMG vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 85 | 20.19% | 101.39M | Dec 2014 | SSMG vs BBP |
Often Compared With SSMG
Investors most often compare SSMG with VDI, XMMO, NFLT. These 15 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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