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% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | SSMG vs BKMC | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 33.80B | Aug 2006 | SSMG vs VOT | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 3.97B | Jun 2004 | SSMG vs IMCG | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | 0.10% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | SSMG vs IVOG | |
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | 0.15% | 2.86B | 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 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 92 | 16.74M | Sep 2024 | SSMG vs TEKX | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 80 | 1.15B | Oct 2020 | SSMG vs QQQJ | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 58 | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | SSMG vs JHMM | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | 57 | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | SSMG vs IVOG | |
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | 57 | 2.86B | Nov 2005 | SSMG vs MDYG |
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 67.60%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 67.60% | 16.74M | Sep 2024 | SSMG vs TEKX | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | 29.79% | 15.73M | Sep 2018 | SSMG vs BOUT | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 22.36% | 86.95M | Dec 2022 | SSMG vs FCUS | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 21.01% | 3.97B | Jun 2004 | SSMG vs IMCG | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 20.75% | 1.15B | Oct 2020 | SSMG vs QQQJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SSMG
SSMG has 27.54% 1-year volatility. There are 35 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | 11.64% | 310.95M | Apr 2019 | SSMG vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 14.43% | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | SSMG vs JHMM | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF | 14.89% | 46.45M | Oct 2024 | SSMG vs KMID | |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund | 15.09% | 2.20M | Jan 2024 | SSMG vs QMID | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 15.41% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | SSMG vs BKMC |
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% | 310.95M | Apr 2019 | SSMG vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | -8.64% | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | SSMG vs JHMM | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | -8.71% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | SSMG vs XMMO | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | -9.69% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | SSMG vs IVOG | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | -9.82% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | SSMG vs BKMC |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include SEIX, VEMY, NFLT and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $442M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 95 | 2.73% | 251.16M | Apr 2019 | SSMG vs SEIX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 92 | 6.48% | 47.30M | Dec 2022 | SSMG vs VEMY | |
| Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 64 | 2.04% | 441.83M | Aug 2015 | SSMG vs NFLT | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 95 | 1.54% | 13.42M | Nov 2023 | SSMG vs SDCP | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 17.79% | — | Aug 2025 | SSMG vs ASGM | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.48% | — | Dec 2024 | SSMG vs PCLO | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | Systematic Trend | 50 | 7.37% | 30.89M | May 2024 | SSMG vs ASMF | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 81 | 2.70% | 31.05M | Dec 2016 | SSMG vs VSHY | |
| Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | — | 20.12% | 17.89M | Dec 2025 | SSMG vs VUS | |
| Virtus International Dividend ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | — | 16.72% | 15.87M | Dec 2025 | SSMG vs VDI |
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