Cambria Value and Momentum ETF (VAMO) belongs to the Momentum category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VAMO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VAMO
VAMO charges 0.65% annually. There are 41 ETFs in the Momentum category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETF | 0.12% | 190.72M | Oct 2012 | VAMO vs MMTM | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | 0.12% | 2.51B | Nov 2017 | VAMO vs JMOM | |
| Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | 0.13% | 1.70B | Feb 2018 | VAMO vs VFMO | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 0.13% | 21.99B | Oct 2015 | VAMO vs SPMO | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Momentum Factor ETF | 0.15% | 989.57M | May 2022 | VAMO vs SEIM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VAMO
VAMO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 24 ETFs in the Momentum category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 87 | 78.15M | May 2021 | VAMO vs QQQA | |
| VictoryShares US Value Momentum ETF | 86 | 265.83M | Oct 2017 | VAMO vs ULVM | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 85 | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | VAMO vs PIE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Value with Momentum ETF | 83 | 110.21M | Jun 2011 | VAMO vs SPVM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 81 | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | VAMO vs FMTM |
Top Performing VAMO Alternatives (YTD)
VAMO is at 4.39% YTD. There are 48 ETFs in the Momentum category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 69.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF | 69.43% | 851.02M | Oct 2006 | VAMO vs PTF | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Momentum Factor TR ETN | 66.24% | 9.32M | Feb 2021 | VAMO vs MTUL | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 64.24% | 78.15M | May 2021 | VAMO vs QQQA | |
| Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF | 45.08% | 472.08M | Oct 2006 | VAMO vs PRN | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 38.60% | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | VAMO vs PIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VAMO
VAMO has 11.23% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Momentum category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Value Momentum ETF | 10.92% | 265.83M | Oct 2017 | VAMO vs ULVM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Value with Momentum ETF | 11.64% | 110.21M | Jun 2011 | VAMO vs SPVM | |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatilit... | 11.87% | 70.53M | Sep 2018 | VAMO vs DVOL | |
| Symmetry Panoramic Sector Momentum ETF | 12.80% | 43.72M | Sep 2025 | VAMO vs SMOM | |
| Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF | 13.17% | 81.44M | Oct 2006 | VAMO vs PSL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VAMO
VAMO has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.55%. No ETFs in the Momentum category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -6.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Value Momentum ETF | -6.47% | 265.83M | Oct 2017 | VAMO vs ULVM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Value with Momentum ETF | -6.57% | 110.21M | Jun 2011 | VAMO vs SPVM | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Momentum Focus ETF | -7.37% | 28.67M | Dec 2015 | VAMO vs ONEO | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | -7.87% | 2.51B | Nov 2017 | VAMO vs JMOM | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | -8.34% | 8.18B | Mar 2005 | VAMO vs XMMO |
Other ETFs from Cambria
The 10 most viewed Cambria ETFs shown here include GVAL, TAIL, SYLD and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $941M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Global Value ETF | Global Equities | 84 | 17.40% | 525.44M | Mar 2014 | VAMO vs GVAL | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity | 1 | -5.49% | 148.09M | Apr 2017 | VAMO vs TAIL | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 55 | 14.05% | 941.11M | May 2013 | VAMO vs SYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 62 | 6.98% | 72.33M | Dec 2014 | VAMO vs GAA | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | Global Equities | 91 | 16.00% | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | VAMO vs FYLD | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | Tactical Allocation | 67 | 6.97% | 144.98M | Sep 2018 | VAMO vs TRTY | |
| Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 66 | 20.89% | 864.63M | Jul 2016 | VAMO vs EYLD | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | Momentum, Hedge Fund | 49 | 6.55% | 70.27M | Nov 2014 | VAMO vs GMOM | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | REIT | 27 | 9.76% | 65.87M | Sep 2020 | VAMO vs BLDG | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | Global Allocation | 80 | 8.64% | 144.08M | Apr 2025 | VAMO vs ENDW |
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