Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF (TMFS) Alternatives
Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF (TMFS) belongs to the Small 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 TMFS. 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 TMFS
TMFS charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TMFS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Nov 3, 2009 | TMFS vs SCHA | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 9, 2020 | TMFS vs BKSE | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2004 | TMFS vs VB | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | TMFS vs ISCG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | Apr 14, 2020 | TMFS vs BBMC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TMFS
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | 93 | Mar 3, 2005 | TMFS vs PBW | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 87 | Apr 19, 2011 | TMFS vs FYC | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 70 | Nov 3, 2009 | TMFS vs SCHA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 69 | Mar 1, 2006 | TMFS vs RFG | |
| First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ... | 68 | Oct 13, 2021 | TMFS vs MMSC |
Top Performing TMFS Alternatives (YTD)
TMFS alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 7.31% | May 1, 2023 | TMFS vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 5.74% | Mar 3, 2005 | TMFS vs XSMO | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 4.96% | Mar 1, 2006 | TMFS vs RZG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 4.88% | Nov 15, 2016 | TMFS vs JPSE | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 4.55% | Mar 1, 2006 | TMFS vs RFG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TMFS
TMFS alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 13.06% | Sep 7, 2016 | TMFS vs SMMV | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 19.33% | Apr 26, 2017 | TMFS vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 19.90% | Jun 20, 2017 | TMFS vs FSGS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | 20.07% | Feb 26, 2019 | TMFS vs FSMD | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 20.11% | Nov 15, 2016 | TMFS vs JPSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TMFS
TMFS alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.62% | Sep 7, 2016 | TMFS vs SMMV | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | -11.84% | Jun 20, 2017 | TMFS vs FSGS | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.41% | Apr 26, 2017 | TMFS vs FLQS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | -12.63% | Feb 26, 2019 | TMFS vs FSMD | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -13.08% | May 1, 2023 | TMFS vs CAFG |
Other ETFs from Motley Fool
Most popular Motley Fool ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 60 | -8.08% | Jan 29, 2018 | TMFS vs TMFC | |
| Motley Fool Next Index ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -7.32% | Dec 29, 2021 | TMFS vs TMFX | |
| Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF | Global Equities | 16 | -6.31% | Jun 17, 2014 | TMFS vs TMFG | |
| Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -14.00% | Jun 17, 2014 | TMFS vs TMFM | |
| Motley Fool Momentum Factor ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | -3.60% | Dec 8, 2025 | TMFS vs MFMO | |
| Motley Fool Value Factor ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | — | -1.60% | Dec 8, 2025 | TMFS vs MFVL | |
| Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | -10.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | TMFS vs MFIG |
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