Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) Alternatives
Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFH. 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 VFH
VFH charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFH alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | VFH vs FNCL | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | VFH vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | VFH vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | VFH vs PSCF | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 0.35% | Nov 1, 2011 | VFH vs KBWB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFH
Among ETFs in the Financials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | VFH vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | VFH vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | VFH vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | VFH vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | VFH vs FDIQ |
Top Performing VFH Alternatives (YTD)
VFH alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | VFH vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | VFH vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | VFH vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | VFH vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | VFH vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFH
VFH alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | VFH vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | VFH vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | VFH vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | VFH vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | VFH vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFH
VFH alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | VFH vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | VFH vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | VFH vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | VFH vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | VFH vs KIE |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VFH vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VFH vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VFH vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VFH vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VFH vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VFH vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VFH vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VFH vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VFH vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VFH vs VTV |
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